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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,414.52, 40,595.58 and 16,839

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,414.52, 40,595.58 and 16,839 is: 23,239.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,414.52 : 40,595.58 = 16,839 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,414.52/40,595.58 = 16,839/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,414.52x = 40,595.58 × 16,839
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,414.52x = 683,588,971.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,588,971.62/29,414.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,239.85

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