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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,476.70, 40,676.52 and 16,047.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,476.70, 40,676.52 and 16,047.61 is: 22,144.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,476.70 : 40,676.52 = 16,047.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,476.70/40,676.52 = 16,047.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,476.70x = 40,676.52 × 16,047.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,476.70x = 652,760,929.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,760,929.12/29,476.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,144.98

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