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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,436.53, 40,623.48 and 16,863.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,436.53, 40,623.48 and 16,863.71 is: 23,272.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,436.53 : 40,623.48 = 16,863.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,436.53/40,623.48 = 16,863.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,436.53x = 40,623.48 × 16,863.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,436.53x = 685,062,585.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,062,585.91/29,436.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,272.53

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