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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,512.53, 40,725.99 and 16,765.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,512.53, 40,725.99 and 16,765.67 is: 23,135.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,512.53 : 40,725.99 = 16,765.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,512.53/40,725.99 = 16,765.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,512.53x = 40,725.99 × 16,765.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,512.53x = 682,798,610.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,798,610.58/29,512.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,135.89

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