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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,410.06, 40,585.98 and 16,834.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,410.06, 40,585.98 and 16,834.82 is: 23,232.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,410.06 : 40,585.98 = 16,834.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,410.06/40,585.98 = 16,834.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,410.06x = 40,585.98 × 16,834.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,410.06x = 683,257,667.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,257,667.82/29,410.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,232.11

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