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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,654.06, 40,921.92 and 16,225.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,654.06, 40,921.92 and 16,225.16 is: 22,390.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,654.06 : 40,921.92 = 16,225.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,654.06/40,921.92 = 16,225.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,654.06x = 40,921.92 × 16,225.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,654.06x = 663,964,494.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,964,494.90/29,654.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,390.34

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