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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,710.42, 40,998.60 and 16,279

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,710.42, 40,998.60 and 16,279 is: 22,464.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,710.42 : 40,998.60 = 16,279 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,710.42/40,998.60 = 16,279/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,710.42x = 40,998.60 × 16,279
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,710.42x = 667,416,209.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,416,209.40/29,710.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,464.04

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