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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,674.35, 40,949.96 and 16,244.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,674.35, 40,949.96 and 16,244.96 is: 22,417.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,674.35 : 40,949.96 = 16,244.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,674.35/40,949.96 = 16,244.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,674.35x = 40,949.96 × 16,244.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,674.35x = 665,230,176.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,230,176.23/29,674.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,417.68

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