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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,635.91, 40,897.41 and 16,206.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,635.91, 40,897.41 and 16,206.92 is: 22,365.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,635.91 : 40,897.41 = 16,206.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,635.91/40,897.41 = 16,206.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,635.91x = 40,897.41 × 16,206.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,635.91x = 662,821,052.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,821,052.08/29,635.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,365.47

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