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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,393.64, 40,563.86 and 16,818.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,393.64, 40,563.86 and 16,818.44 is: 23,209.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,393.64 : 40,563.86 = 16,818.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,393.64/40,563.86 = 16,818.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,393.64x = 40,563.86 × 16,818.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,393.64x = 682,220,845.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,220,845.58/29,393.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,209.81

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