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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,729.22, 41,027.58 and 16,984.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,729.22, 41,027.58 and 16,984.50 is: 23,439.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,729.22 : 41,027.58 = 16,984.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,729.22/41,027.58 = 16,984.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,729.22x = 41,027.58 × 16,984.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,729.22x = 696,832,932.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,832,932.51/29,729.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,439.33

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