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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,635.94, 40,896.09 and 16,204.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,635.94, 40,896.09 and 16,204.59 is: 22,361.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,635.94 : 40,896.09 = 16,204.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,635.94/40,896.09 = 16,204.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,635.94x = 40,896.09 × 16,204.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,635.94x = 662,704,371.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,704,371.05/29,635.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,361.51

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