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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,406.69, 40,580.66 and 16,659.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,406.69, 40,580.66 and 16,659.70 is: 22,990.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,406.69 : 40,580.66 = 16,659.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,406.69/40,580.66 = 16,659.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,406.69x = 40,580.66 × 16,659.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,406.69x = 676,061,561.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,061,561.60/29,406.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,990.06

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