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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,675.35, 40,951.99 and 16,247.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,675.35, 40,951.99 and 16,247.45 is: 22,421.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,675.35 : 40,951.99 = 16,247.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,675.35/40,951.99 = 16,247.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,675.35x = 40,951.99 × 16,247.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,675.35x = 665,365,328.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,365,328.69/29,675.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,421.49

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