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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,358, 40,513.80 and 16,611.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,358, 40,513.80 and 16,611.08 is: 22,923.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,358 : 40,513.80 = 16,611.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,358/40,513.80 = 16,611.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,358x = 40,513.80 × 16,611.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,358x = 672,977,739.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,977,739.19/29,358
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,923.15

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