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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,664.08, 40,936.97 and 16,918.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,664.08, 40,936.97 and 16,918.73 is: 23,348.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,664.08 : 40,936.97 = 16,918.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,664.08/40,936.97 = 16,918.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,664.08x = 40,936.97 × 16,918.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,664.08x = 692,601,457.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,601,457.85/29,664.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,348.15

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