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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,673.54, 40,948.20 and 16,244.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,673.54, 40,948.20 and 16,244.82 is: 22,417.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,673.54 : 40,948.20 = 16,244.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,673.54/40,948.20 = 16,244.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,673.54x = 40,948.20 × 16,244.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,673.54x = 665,196,138.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,196,138.32/29,673.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,417.15

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