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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,678.39, 40,954.91 and 16,249.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,678.39, 40,954.91 and 16,249.40 is: 22,423.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,678.39 : 40,954.91 = 16,249.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,678.39/40,954.91 = 16,249.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,678.39x = 40,954.91 × 16,249.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,678.39x = 665,492,428.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,492,428.53/29,678.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,423.47

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