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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,677.73, 40,954.71 and 16,248.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,677.73, 40,954.71 and 16,248.74 is: 22,422.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,677.73 : 40,954.71 = 16,248.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,677.73/40,954.71 = 16,248.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,677.73x = 40,954.71 × 16,248.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,677.73x = 665,462,290.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,462,290.72/29,677.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,422.95

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