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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,670.44, 40,945.21 and 16,241.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,670.44, 40,945.21 and 16,241.77 is: 22,413.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,670.44 : 40,945.21 = 16,241.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,670.44/40,945.21 = 16,241.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,670.44x = 40,945.21 × 16,241.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,670.44x = 665,022,555.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,022,555.04/29,670.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,413.64

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