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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,663.03, 40,939.58 and 16,916.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,663.03, 40,939.58 and 16,916.24 is: 23,347.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,663.03 : 40,939.58 = 16,916.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,663.03/40,939.58 = 16,916.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,663.03x = 40,939.58 × 16,916.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,663.03x = 692,543,760.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,543,760.78/29,663.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,347.03

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