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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,674.89, 40,954.65 and 16,931.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,674.89, 40,954.65 and 16,931.23 is: 23,366.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,674.89 : 40,954.65 = 16,931.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,674.89/40,954.65 = 16,931.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,674.89x = 40,954.65 × 16,931.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,674.89x = 693,412,432.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,412,432.84/29,674.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,366.98

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