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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,511.27, 40,724.26 and 16,764.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,511.27, 40,724.26 and 16,764.42 is: 23,134.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,511.27 : 40,724.26 = 16,764.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,511.27/40,724.26 = 16,764.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,511.27x = 40,724.26 × 16,764.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,511.27x = 682,718,598.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,718,598.83/29,511.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,134.17

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