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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,396.91, 40,568.17 and 16,649.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,396.91, 40,568.17 and 16,649.77 is: 22,976.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,396.91 : 40,568.17 = 16,649.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,396.91/40,568.17 = 16,649.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,396.91x = 40,568.17 × 16,649.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,396.91x = 675,450,702.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,450,702.81/29,396.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,976.93

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