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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,499.62, 40,710.44 and 16,753.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,499.62, 40,710.44 and 16,753.34 is: 23,120.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,499.62 : 40,710.44 = 16,753.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,499.62/40,710.44 = 16,753.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,499.62x = 40,710.44 × 16,753.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,499.62x = 682,035,986.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,035,986.53/29,499.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,120.17

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