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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,464.46, 40,653.98 and 16,714.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,464.46, 40,653.98 and 16,714.82 is: 23,062.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,464.46 : 40,653.98 = 16,714.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,464.46/40,653.98 = 16,714.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,464.46x = 40,653.98 × 16,714.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,464.46x = 679,523,957.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,523,957.98/29,464.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,062.49

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