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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,681.06, 40,959.86 and 16,253.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,681.06, 40,959.86 and 16,253.13 is: 22,429.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,681.06 : 40,959.86 = 16,253.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,681.06/40,959.86 = 16,253.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,681.06x = 40,959.86 × 16,253.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,681.06x = 665,725,848.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,725,848.10/29,681.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,429.32

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