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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,432.97, 40,616.46 and 16,855.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,432.97, 40,616.46 and 16,855.29 is: 23,259.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,432.97 : 40,616.46 = 16,855.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,432.97/40,616.46 = 16,855.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,432.97x = 40,616.46 × 16,855.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,432.97x = 684,602,212.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,602,212.07/29,432.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,259.71

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