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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,411.70, 40,586.83 and 16,664.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,411.70, 40,586.83 and 16,664.64 is: 22,996.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,411.70 : 40,586.83 = 16,664.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,411.70/40,586.83 = 16,664.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,411.70x = 40,586.83 × 16,664.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,411.70x = 676,364,910.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,364,910.69/29,411.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,996.46

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