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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,705.23, 40,993.68 and 16,276.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,705.23, 40,993.68 and 16,276.24 is: 22,461.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,705.23 : 40,993.68 = 16,276.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,705.23/40,993.68 = 16,276.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,705.23x = 40,993.68 × 16,276.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,705.23x = 667,222,974.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,222,974.16/29,705.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,461.46

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