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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,536.63, 40,762.96 and 16,793.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,536.63, 40,762.96 and 16,793.81 is: 23,176.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,536.63 : 40,762.96 = 16,793.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,536.63/40,762.96 = 16,793.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,536.63x = 40,762.96 × 16,793.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,536.63x = 684,565,201.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,565,201.46/29,536.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,176.83

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