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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,241, 40,352.51 and 16,494.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,241, 40,352.51 and 16,494.14 is: 22,761.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,241 : 40,352.51 = 16,494.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,241/40,352.51 = 16,494.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,241x = 40,352.51 × 16,494.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,241x = 665,579,949.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,579,949.29/29,241
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,761.87

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