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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,464.38, 40,661.69 and 16,717.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,464.38, 40,661.69 and 16,717.23 is: 23,070.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,464.38 : 40,661.69 = 16,717.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,464.38/40,661.69 = 16,717.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,464.38x = 40,661.69 × 16,717.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,464.38x = 679,750,740.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,750,740.33/29,464.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,070.25

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