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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,659.94, 40,929.72 and 16,230.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,659.94, 40,929.72 and 16,230.29 is: 22,397.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,659.94 : 40,929.72 = 16,230.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,659.94/40,929.72 = 16,230.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,659.94x = 40,929.72 × 16,230.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,659.94x = 664,301,327.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,301,327.54/29,659.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,397.26

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