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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,706.15, 40,994.55 and 16,277.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,706.15, 40,994.55 and 16,277.13 is: 22,462.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,706.15 : 40,994.55 = 16,277.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,706.15/40,994.55 = 16,277.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,706.15x = 40,994.55 × 16,277.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,706.15x = 667,273,619.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,273,619.64/29,706.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,462.47

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