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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,427.36, 40,608.74 and 16,849.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,427.36, 40,608.74 and 16,849.68 is: 23,251.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,427.36 : 40,608.74 = 16,849.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,427.36/40,608.74 = 16,849.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,427.36x = 40,608.74 × 16,849.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,427.36x = 684,244,274.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,244,274.20/29,427.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,251.98

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