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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,485, 40,689.54 and 16,237

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,485, 40,689.54 and 16,237 is: 22,407.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,485 : 40,689.54 = 16,237 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,485/40,689.54 = 16,237/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,485x = 40,689.54 × 16,237
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,485x = 660,676,060.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,676,060.98/29,485
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,407.19

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