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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,709.24, 40,989.96 and 16,962

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,709.24, 40,989.96 and 16,962 is: 23,402.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,709.24 : 40,989.96 = 16,962 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,709.24/40,989.96 = 16,962/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,709.24x = 40,989.96 × 16,962
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,709.24x = 695,271,701.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,271,701.52/29,709.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,402.54

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