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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,706.37, 40,994.13 and 16,277.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,706.37, 40,994.13 and 16,277.33 is: 22,462.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,706.37 : 40,994.13 = 16,277.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,706.37/40,994.13 = 16,277.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,706.37x = 40,994.13 × 16,277.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,706.37x = 667,274,892.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,274,892.96/29,706.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,462.35

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