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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,496.94, 40,704.36 and 16,068.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,496.94, 40,704.36 and 16,068.16 is: 22,173.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,496.94 : 40,704.36 = 16,068.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,496.94/40,704.36 = 16,068.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,496.94x = 40,704.36 × 16,068.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,496.94x = 654,044,169.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,044,169.18/29,496.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,173.29

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