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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,673.18, 40,949.61 and 16,245

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,673.18, 40,949.61 and 16,245 is: 22,418.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,673.18 : 40,949.61 = 16,245 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,673.18/40,949.61 = 16,245/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,673.18x = 40,949.61 × 16,245
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,673.18x = 665,226,414.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,226,414.45/29,673.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,418.44

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