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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,678.08, 40,955.87 and 16,250.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,678.08, 40,955.87 and 16,250.59 is: 22,425.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,678.08 : 40,955.87 = 16,250.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,678.08/40,955.87 = 16,250.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,678.08x = 40,955.87 × 16,250.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,678.08x = 665,557,051.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,557,051.46/29,678.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,425.88

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