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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,544.94, 40,763.01 and 16,797.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,544.94, 40,763.01 and 16,797.16 is: 23,174.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,544.94 : 40,763.01 = 16,797.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,544.94/40,763.01 = 16,797.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,544.94x = 40,763.01 × 16,797.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,544.94x = 684,702,801.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,702,801.05/29,544.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,174.96

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