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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,205.67, 40,303.79 and 16,630.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,205.67, 40,303.79 and 16,630.42 is: 22,949.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,205.67 : 40,303.79 = 16,630.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,205.67/40,303.79 = 16,630.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,205.67x = 40,303.79 × 16,630.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,205.67x = 670,268,872.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,268,872.14/29,205.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,949.96

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