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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,674.08, 40,950.26 and 16,246.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,674.08, 40,950.26 and 16,246.16 is: 22,419.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,674.08 : 40,950.26 = 16,246.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,674.08/40,950.26 = 16,246.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,674.08x = 40,950.26 × 16,246.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,674.08x = 665,284,190.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,284,190.02/29,674.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,419.71

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