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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,664.77, 40,936.47 and 16,235.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,664.77, 40,936.47 and 16,235.74 is: 22,404.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,664.77 : 40,936.47 = 16,235.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,664.77/40,936.47 = 16,235.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,664.77x = 40,936.47 × 16,235.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,664.77x = 664,633,883.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,633,883.44/29,664.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,404.82

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