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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,712.24, 40,994.10 and 16,965

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,712.24, 40,994.10 and 16,965 is: 23,406.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,712.24 : 40,994.10 = 16,965 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,712.24/40,994.10 = 16,965/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,712.24x = 40,994.10 × 16,965
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,712.24x = 695,464,906.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,464,906.50/29,712.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,406.68

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