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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,707.08, 40,995.54 and 16,278.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,707.08, 40,995.54 and 16,278.09 is: 22,463.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,707.08 : 40,995.54 = 16,278.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,707.08/40,995.54 = 16,278.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,707.08x = 40,995.54 × 16,278.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,707.08x = 667,329,089.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,329,089.72/29,707.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,463.64

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