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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,425.14, 40,606.71 and 16,852.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,425.14, 40,606.71 and 16,852.32 is: 23,256.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,425.14 : 40,606.71 = 16,852.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,425.14/40,606.71 = 16,852.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,425.14x = 40,606.71 × 16,852.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,425.14x = 684,317,271.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,317,271.07/29,425.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,256.21

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