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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,571.32, 40,805.97 and 16,821.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,571.32, 40,805.97 and 16,821.11 is: 23,211.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,571.32 : 40,805.97 = 16,821.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,571.32/40,805.97 = 16,821.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,571.32x = 40,805.97 × 16,821.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,571.32x = 686,401,710.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,401,710.03/29,571.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,211.74

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