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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,709.76, 40,994.26 and 16,957.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,709.76, 40,994.26 and 16,957.12 is: 23,397.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,709.76 : 40,994.26 = 16,957.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,709.76/40,994.26 = 16,957.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,709.76x = 40,994.26 × 16,957.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,709.76x = 695,144,586.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,144,586.13/29,709.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,397.85

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