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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,692.83, 40,976.44 and 16,947.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,692.83, 40,976.44 and 16,947.73 is: 23,388.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,692.83 : 40,976.44 = 16,947.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,692.83/40,976.44 = 16,947.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,692.83x = 40,976.44 × 16,947.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,692.83x = 694,457,351.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,457,351.86/29,692.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,388.05

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