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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,473.91, 40,673.57 and 16,045.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,473.91, 40,673.57 and 16,045.26 is: 22,142.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,473.91 : 40,673.57 = 16,045.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,473.91/40,673.57 = 16,045.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,473.91x = 40,673.57 × 16,045.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,473.91x = 652,617,925.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,617,925.55/29,473.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,142.23

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