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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,705.06, 40,992.95 and 16,277.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,705.06, 40,992.95 and 16,277.15 is: 22,462.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,705.06 : 40,992.95 = 16,277.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,705.06/40,992.95 = 16,277.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,705.06x = 40,992.95 × 16,277.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,705.06x = 667,248,231.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,248,231.82/29,705.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,462.45

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