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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,673.26, 40,947.12 and 16,244.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,673.26, 40,947.12 and 16,244.66 is: 22,416.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,673.26 : 40,947.12 = 16,244.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,673.26/40,947.12 = 16,244.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,673.26x = 40,947.12 × 16,244.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,673.26x = 665,172,042.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,172,042.38/29,673.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,416.55

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