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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,706.17, 40,993.88 and 16,277.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,706.17, 40,993.88 and 16,277.14 is: 22,462.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,706.17 : 40,993.88 = 16,277.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,706.17/40,993.88 = 16,277.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,706.17x = 40,993.88 × 16,277.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,706.17x = 667,262,940.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,262,940.03/29,706.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,462.10

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