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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,483.07, 40,683.11 and 16,737.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,483.07, 40,683.11 and 16,737.72 is: 23,096.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,483.07 : 40,683.11 = 16,737.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,483.07/40,683.11 = 16,737.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,483.07x = 40,683.11 × 16,737.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,483.07x = 680,942,420.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,942,420.22/29,483.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,096.05

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