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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,677.49, 40,954.94 and 16,249.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,677.49, 40,954.94 and 16,249.61 is: 22,424.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,677.49 : 40,954.94 = 16,249.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,677.49/40,954.94 = 16,249.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,677.49x = 40,954.94 × 16,249.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,677.49x = 665,501,516.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,501,516.55/29,677.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,424.46

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