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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,676.08, 40,953.11 and 16,248.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,676.08, 40,953.11 and 16,248.59 is: 22,423.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,676.08 : 40,953.11 = 16,248.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,676.08/40,953.11 = 16,248.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,676.08x = 40,953.11 × 16,248.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,676.08x = 665,430,129.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,430,129.47/29,676.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,423.11

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