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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,536.62, 40,761.54 and 16,790.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,536.62, 40,761.54 and 16,790.33 is: 23,171.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,536.62 : 40,761.54 = 16,790.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,536.62/40,761.54 = 16,790.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,536.62x = 40,761.54 × 16,790.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,536.62x = 684,399,504.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,399,504.10/29,536.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,171.22

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