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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,682.92, 40,962.44 and 16,255.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,682.92, 40,962.44 and 16,255.01 is: 22,431.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,682.92 : 40,962.44 = 16,255.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,682.92/40,962.44 = 16,255.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,682.92x = 40,962.44 × 16,255.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,682.92x = 665,844,585.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,844,585.74/29,682.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,431.91

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