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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,370.06, 40,524.03 and 16,794.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,370.06, 40,524.03 and 16,794.54 is: 23,172.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,370.06 : 40,524.03 = 16,794.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,370.06/40,524.03 = 16,794.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,370.06x = 40,524.03 × 16,794.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,370.06x = 680,582,442.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,582,442.80/29,370.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,172.66

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