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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,667.23, 40,940.82 and 16,239.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,667.23, 40,940.82 and 16,239.33 is: 22,410.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,667.23 : 40,940.82 = 16,239.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,667.23/40,940.82 = 16,239.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,667.23x = 40,940.82 × 16,239.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,667.23x = 664,851,486.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,851,486.45/29,667.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,410.30

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