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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,436.93, 40,622.06 and 16,691.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,436.93, 40,622.06 and 16,691.29 is: 23,033.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,436.93 : 40,622.06 = 16,691.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,436.93/40,622.06 = 16,691.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,436.93x = 40,622.06 × 16,691.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,436.93x = 678,034,524.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,034,524.03/29,436.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,033.47

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