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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,472.91, 40,673.49 and 16,725.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,472.91, 40,673.49 and 16,725.84 is: 23,082.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,472.91 : 40,673.49 = 16,725.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,472.91/40,673.49 = 16,725.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,472.91x = 40,673.49 × 16,725.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,472.91x = 680,298,393.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,298,393.61/29,472.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,082.16

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