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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,674.16, 40,950.33 and 16,245.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,674.16, 40,950.33 and 16,245.43 is: 22,418.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,674.16 : 40,950.33 = 16,245.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,674.16/40,950.33 = 16,245.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,674.16x = 40,950.33 × 16,245.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,674.16x = 665,255,719.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,255,719.49/29,674.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,418.69

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