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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,359.94, 40,513.97 and 16,614.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,359.94, 40,513.97 and 16,614.28 is: 22,926.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,359.94 : 40,513.97 = 16,614.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,359.94/40,513.97 = 16,614.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,359.94x = 40,513.97 × 16,614.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,359.94x = 673,110,533.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,110,533.67/29,359.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,926.16

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