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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,429.63, 40,611.56 and 16,682.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,429.63, 40,611.56 and 16,682.63 is: 23,021.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,429.63 : 40,611.56 = 16,682.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,429.63/40,611.56 = 16,682.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,429.63x = 40,611.56 × 16,682.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,429.63x = 677,507,467.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,507,467.85/29,429.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,021.27

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