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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,707.67, 40,995.95 and 16,278.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,707.67, 40,995.95 and 16,278.64 is: 22,464.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,707.67 : 40,995.95 = 16,278.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,707.67/40,995.95 = 16,278.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,707.67x = 40,995.95 × 16,278.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,707.67x = 667,358,127.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,358,127.62/29,707.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,464.17

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