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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,684.06, 40,964.46 and 16,255.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,684.06, 40,964.46 and 16,255.10 is: 22,432.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,684.06 : 40,964.46 = 16,255.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,684.06/40,964.46 = 16,255.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,684.06x = 40,964.46 × 16,255.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,684.06x = 665,881,393.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,881,393.75/29,684.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,432.29

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