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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,537.63, 40,764.34 and 16,794.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,537.63, 40,764.34 and 16,794.81 is: 23,178.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,537.63 : 40,764.34 = 16,794.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,537.63/40,764.34 = 16,794.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,537.63x = 40,764.34 × 16,794.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,537.63x = 684,629,345.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,629,345.08/29,537.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,178.21

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