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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,682, 40,961.28 and 16,434

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,682, 40,961.28 and 16,434 is: 22,678.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,682 : 40,961.28 = 16,434 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,682/40,961.28 = 16,434/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,682x = 40,961.28 × 16,434
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,682x = 673,157,675.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,157,675.52/29,682
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,678.99

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