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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,677.67, 40,953.62 and 16,246.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,677.67, 40,953.62 and 16,246.35 is: 22,419.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,677.67 : 40,953.62 = 16,246.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,677.67/40,953.62 = 16,246.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,677.67x = 40,953.62 × 16,246.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,677.67x = 665,346,844.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,346,844.29/29,677.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,419.11

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