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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,660.24, 40,929.36 and 16,229

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,660.24, 40,929.36 and 16,229 is: 22,395.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,660.24 : 40,929.36 = 16,229 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,660.24/40,929.36 = 16,229/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,660.24x = 40,929.36 × 16,229
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,660.24x = 664,242,583.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,242,583.44/29,660.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,395.05

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