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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,511, 40,725.72 and 16,938.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,511, 40,725.72 and 16,938.72 is: 23,375.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,511 : 40,725.72 = 16,938.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,511/40,725.72 = 16,938.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,511x = 40,725.72 × 16,938.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,511x = 689,841,567.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,841,567.88/29,511
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,375.74

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