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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,679.73, 40,957.47 and 16,250.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,679.73, 40,957.47 and 16,250.74 is: 22,425.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,679.73 : 40,957.47 = 16,250.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,679.73/40,957.47 = 16,250.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,679.73x = 40,957.47 × 16,250.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,679.73x = 665,589,196.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,589,196.03/29,679.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,425.72

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