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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,672.22, 40,946.43 and 16,243.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,672.22, 40,946.43 and 16,243.14 is: 22,414.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,672.22 : 40,946.43 = 16,243.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,672.22/40,946.43 = 16,243.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,672.22x = 40,946.43 × 16,243.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,672.22x = 665,098,594.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,098,594.99/29,672.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,414.86

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