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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,706.30, 40,994.55 and 16,278.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,706.30, 40,994.55 and 16,278.39 is: 22,464.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,706.30 : 40,994.55 = 16,278.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,706.30/40,994.55 = 16,278.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,706.30x = 40,994.55 × 16,278.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,706.30x = 667,325,272.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,325,272.77/29,706.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,464.10

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