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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,705.26, 40,983.18 and 16,949.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,705.26, 40,983.18 and 16,949.28 is: 23,384.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,705.26 : 40,983.18 = 16,949.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,705.26/40,983.18 = 16,949.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,705.26x = 40,983.18 × 16,949.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,705.26x = 694,635,393.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,635,393.11/29,705.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,384.26

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