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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,673.23, 40,948.49 and 16,244.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,673.23, 40,948.49 and 16,244.24 is: 22,416.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,673.23 : 40,948.49 = 16,244.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,673.23/40,948.49 = 16,244.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,673.23x = 40,948.49 × 16,244.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,673.23x = 665,176,935.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,176,935.07/29,673.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,416.74

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