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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,535.91, 40,767.32 and 16,796.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,535.91, 40,767.32 and 16,796.53 is: 23,183.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,535.91 : 40,767.32 = 16,796.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,535.91/40,767.32 = 16,796.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,535.91x = 40,767.32 × 16,796.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,535.91x = 684,749,513.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,749,513.40/29,535.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,183.63

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