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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,639.70, 40,901.25 and 16,208.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,639.70, 40,901.25 and 16,208.34 is: 22,366.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,639.70 : 40,901.25 = 16,208.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,639.70/40,901.25 = 16,208.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,639.70x = 40,901.25 × 16,208.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,639.70x = 662,941,366.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,941,366.43/29,639.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,366.67

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