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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,676.93, 40,954.23 and 16,249.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,676.93, 40,954.23 and 16,249.07 is: 22,423.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,676.93 : 40,954.23 = 16,249.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,676.93/40,954.23 = 16,249.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,676.93x = 40,954.23 × 16,249.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,676.93x = 665,467,945.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,467,945.29/29,676.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,423.75

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