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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,663.72, 40,934.38 and 16,232.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,663.72, 40,934.38 and 16,232.36 is: 22,399.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,663.72 : 40,934.38 = 16,232.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,663.72/40,934.38 = 16,232.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,663.72x = 40,934.38 × 16,232.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,663.72x = 664,461,592.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,461,592.54/29,663.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,399.81

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