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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,727.26, 41,023.96 and 16,982.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,727.26, 41,023.96 and 16,982.14 is: 23,435.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,727.26 : 41,023.96 = 16,982.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,727.26/41,023.96 = 16,982.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,727.26x = 41,023.96 × 16,982.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,727.26x = 696,674,632.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,674,632.07/29,727.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,435.55

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