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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,456.76, 40,640.54 and 16,708.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,456.76, 40,640.54 and 16,708.68 is: 23,052.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,456.76 : 40,640.54 = 16,708.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,456.76/40,640.54 = 16,708.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,456.76x = 40,640.54 × 16,708.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,456.76x = 679,049,694.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,049,694.34/29,456.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,052.42

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