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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,673.63, 40,949.63 and 16,244.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,673.63, 40,949.63 and 16,244.97 is: 22,418.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,673.63 : 40,949.63 = 16,244.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,673.63/40,949.63 = 16,244.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,673.63x = 40,949.63 × 16,244.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,673.63x = 665,225,429.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,225,429.64/29,673.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,418.07

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