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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,676.52, 40,953.72 and 16,249.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,676.52, 40,953.72 and 16,249.02 is: 22,423.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,676.52 : 40,953.72 = 16,249.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,676.52/40,953.72 = 16,249.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,676.52x = 40,953.72 × 16,249.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,676.52x = 665,457,734.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,457,734.11/29,676.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,423.71

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