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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,674.34, 40,951.52 and 16,246.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,674.34, 40,951.52 and 16,246.85 is: 22,421.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,674.34 : 40,951.52 = 16,246.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,674.34/40,951.52 = 16,246.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,674.34x = 40,951.52 × 16,246.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,674.34x = 665,332,977.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,332,977.65/29,674.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,421.15

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