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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,644.61, 40,908.98 and 16,215.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,644.61, 40,908.98 and 16,215.82 is: 22,377.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,644.61 : 40,908.98 = 16,215.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,644.61/40,908.98 = 16,215.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,644.61x = 40,908.98 × 16,215.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,644.61x = 663,372,594.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,372,594.33/29,644.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,377.52

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