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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,241.64, 40,351.93 and 16,494.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,241.64, 40,351.93 and 16,494.45 is: 22,761.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,241.64 : 40,351.93 = 16,494.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,241.64/40,351.93 = 16,494.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,241.64x = 40,351.93 × 16,494.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,241.64x = 665,582,891.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,582,891.79/29,241.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,761.48

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