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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,140.94, 40,214.44 and 16,394.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,140.94, 40,214.44 and 16,394.13 is: 22,623.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,140.94 : 40,214.44 = 16,394.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,140.94/40,214.44 = 16,394.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,140.94x = 40,214.44 × 16,394.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,140.94x = 659,280,716.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,280,716.25/29,140.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,623.86

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