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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,389.93, 40,562.68 and 16,643.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,389.93, 40,562.68 and 16,643.77 is: 22,970.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,389.93 : 40,562.68 = 16,643.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,389.93/40,562.68 = 16,643.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,389.93x = 40,562.68 × 16,643.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,389.93x = 675,115,672.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,115,672.08/29,389.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,970.99

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