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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,670.48, 40,944.96 and 16,241.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,670.48, 40,944.96 and 16,241.94 is: 22,413.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,670.48 : 40,944.96 = 16,241.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,670.48/40,944.96 = 16,241.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,670.48x = 40,944.96 × 16,241.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,670.48x = 665,025,583.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,025,583.62/29,670.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,413.71

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