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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,465.59, 40,663.43 and 16,719.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,465.59, 40,663.43 and 16,719.31 is: 23,073.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,465.59 : 40,663.43 = 16,719.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,465.59/40,663.43 = 16,719.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,465.59x = 40,663.43 × 16,719.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,465.59x = 679,864,491.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,864,491.83/29,465.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,073.17

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