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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,672.99, 40,948.83 and 16,244.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,672.99, 40,948.83 and 16,244.36 is: 22,417.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,672.99 : 40,948.83 = 16,244.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,672.99/40,948.83 = 16,244.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,672.99x = 40,948.83 × 16,244.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,672.99x = 665,187,331.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,187,331.35/29,672.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,417.27

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