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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,249.61, 40,364.46 and 16,505.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,249.61, 40,364.46 and 16,505.49 is: 22,777.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,249.61 : 40,364.46 = 16,505.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,249.61/40,364.46 = 16,505.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,249.61x = 40,364.46 × 16,505.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,249.61x = 666,235,190.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,235,190.89/29,249.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,777.58

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