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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,709.17, 40,998.01 and 16,280.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,709.17, 40,998.01 and 16,280.14 is: 22,466.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,709.17 : 40,998.01 = 16,280.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,709.17/40,998.01 = 16,280.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,709.17x = 40,998.01 × 16,280.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,709.17x = 667,453,342.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,453,342.52/29,709.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,466.24

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