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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,504.68, 40,711.89 and 16,927

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,504.68, 40,711.89 and 16,927 is: 23,356.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,504.68 : 40,711.89 = 16,927 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,504.68/40,711.89 = 16,927/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,504.68x = 40,711.89 × 16,927
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,504.68x = 689,130,162.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,130,162.03/29,504.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,356.64

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