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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,416.93, 40,590.80 and 16,839.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,416.93, 40,590.80 and 16,839.25 is: 23,235.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,416.93 : 40,590.80 = 16,839.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,416.93/40,590.80 = 16,839.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,416.93x = 40,590.80 × 16,839.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,416.93x = 683,518,544.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,518,544.70/29,416.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,235.55

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