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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,481.06, 40,683.15 and 16,905

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,481.06, 40,683.15 and 16,905 is: 23,328.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,481.06 : 40,683.15 = 16,905 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,481.06/40,683.15 = 16,905/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,481.06x = 40,683.15 × 16,905
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,481.06x = 687,748,650.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,748,650.75/29,481.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,328.49

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