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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,682.68, 40,962.31 and 16,255.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,682.68, 40,962.31 and 16,255.17 is: 22,432.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,682.68 : 40,962.31 = 16,255.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,682.68/40,962.31 = 16,255.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,682.68x = 40,962.31 × 16,255.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,682.68x = 665,849,272.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,849,272.00/29,682.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,432.25

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