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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,694, 40,977.84 and 16,446

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,694, 40,977.84 and 16,446 is: 22,695.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,694 : 40,977.84 = 16,446 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,694/40,977.84 = 16,446/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,694x = 40,977.84 × 16,446
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,694x = 673,921,556.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,921,556.64/29,694
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,695.55

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