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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,507.34, 40,720.96 and 16,759.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,507.34, 40,720.96 and 16,759.74 is: 23,128.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,507.34 : 40,720.96 = 16,759.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,507.34/40,720.96 = 16,759.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,507.34x = 40,720.96 × 16,759.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,507.34x = 682,472,875.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,472,875.80/29,507.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,128.92

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