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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,706.15, 40,994.49 and 16,277.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,706.15, 40,994.49 and 16,277.29 is: 22,462.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,706.15 : 40,994.49 = 16,277.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,706.15/40,994.49 = 16,277.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,706.15x = 40,994.49 × 16,277.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,706.15x = 667,279,202.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,279,202.13/29,706.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,462.67

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