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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,466.91, 40,668.62 and 16,547.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,466.91, 40,668.62 and 16,547.64 is: 22,838.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,466.91 : 40,668.62 = 16,547.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,466.91/40,668.62 = 16,547.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,466.91x = 40,668.62 × 16,547.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,466.91x = 672,969,683.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,969,683.06/29,466.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,838.15

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