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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,705.97, 40,995.28 and 16,277.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,705.97, 40,995.28 and 16,277.19 is: 22,463.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,705.97 : 40,995.28 = 16,277.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,705.97/40,995.28 = 16,277.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,705.97x = 40,995.28 × 16,277.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,705.97x = 667,287,828.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,287,828.28/29,705.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,463.09

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