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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,674.84, 40,948.86 and 16,927.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,674.84, 40,948.86 and 16,927.96 is: 23,359.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,674.84 : 40,948.86 = 16,927.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,674.84/40,948.86 = 16,927.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,674.84x = 40,948.86 × 16,927.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,674.84x = 693,180,664.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,180,664.13/29,674.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,359.20

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