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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,675.23, 40,951.82 and 16,247.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,675.23, 40,951.82 and 16,247.35 is: 22,421.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,675.23 : 40,951.82 = 16,247.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,675.23/40,951.82 = 16,247.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,675.23x = 40,951.82 × 16,247.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,675.23x = 665,358,490.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,358,490.92/29,675.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,421.34

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