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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,475.03, 40,674.29 and 16,046

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,475.03, 40,674.29 and 16,046 is: 22,142.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,475.03 : 40,674.29 = 16,046 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,475.03/40,674.29 = 16,046/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,475.03x = 40,674.29 × 16,046
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,475.03x = 652,659,657.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,659,657.34/29,475.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,142.80

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