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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,205.52, 40,303.20 and 16,630

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,205.52, 40,303.20 and 16,630 is: 22,949.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,205.52 : 40,303.20 = 16,630 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,205.52/40,303.20 = 16,630/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,205.52x = 40,303.20 × 16,630
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,205.52x = 670,242,216
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,242,216/29,205.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,949.16

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