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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,647.98, 40,909.75 and 16,902.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,647.98, 40,909.75 and 16,902.29 is: 23,322.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,647.98 : 40,909.75 = 16,902.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,647.98/40,909.75 = 16,902.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,647.98x = 40,909.75 × 16,902.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,647.98x = 691,468,518.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,468,518.35/29,647.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,322.62

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