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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,427.38, 40,608.93 and 16,681.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,427.38, 40,608.93 and 16,681.74 is: 23,020.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,427.38 : 40,608.93 = 16,681.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,427.38/40,608.93 = 16,681.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,427.38x = 40,608.93 × 16,681.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,427.38x = 677,427,611.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,427,611.94/29,427.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,020.32

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