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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,675.64, 40,950.68 and 16,244.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,675.64, 40,950.68 and 16,244.28 is: 22,416.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,675.64 : 40,950.68 = 16,244.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,675.64/40,950.68 = 16,244.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,675.64x = 40,950.68 × 16,244.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,675.64x = 665,214,312.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,214,312.11/29,675.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,416.17

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