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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,421.74, 40,609.96 and 16,848.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,421.74, 40,609.96 and 16,848.38 is: 23,255.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,421.74 : 40,609.96 = 16,848.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,421.74/40,609.96 = 16,848.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,421.74x = 40,609.96 × 16,848.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,421.74x = 684,212,037.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,212,037.86/29,421.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,255.32

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