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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,676.63, 40,953.78 and 16,247.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,676.63, 40,953.78 and 16,247.97 is: 22,422.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,676.63 : 40,953.78 = 16,247.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,676.63/40,953.78 = 16,247.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,676.63x = 40,953.78 × 16,247.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,676.63x = 665,415,788.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,415,788.83/29,676.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,422.22

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