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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,476.03, 40,675.67 and 16,047

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,476.03, 40,675.67 and 16,047 is: 22,144.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,476.03 : 40,675.67 = 16,047 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,476.03/40,675.67 = 16,047/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,476.03x = 40,675.67 × 16,047
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,476.03x = 652,722,476.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,722,476.49/29,476.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,144.18

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