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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,707.70, 40,996.68 and 16,276.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,707.70, 40,996.68 and 16,276.82 is: 22,462.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,707.70 : 40,996.68 = 16,276.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,707.70/40,996.68 = 16,276.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,707.70x = 40,996.68 × 16,276.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,707.70x = 667,295,580.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,295,580.96/29,707.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,462.04

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