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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,406.81, 40,580.55 and 16,830.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,406.81, 40,580.55 and 16,830.75 is: 23,225.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,406.81 : 40,580.55 = 16,830.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,406.81/40,580.55 = 16,830.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,406.81x = 40,580.55 × 16,830.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,406.81x = 683,001,091.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,001,091.91/29,406.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,225.95

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