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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,675.67, 40,952.91 and 16,246.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,675.67, 40,952.91 and 16,246.71 is: 22,420.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,675.67 : 40,952.91 = 16,246.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,675.67/40,952.91 = 16,246.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,675.67x = 40,952.91 × 16,246.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,675.67x = 665,350,052.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,350,052.43/29,675.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,420.73

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