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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,682.98, 40,962.97 and 16,255.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,682.98, 40,962.97 and 16,255.49 is: 22,432.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,682.98 : 40,962.97 = 16,255.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,682.98/40,962.97 = 16,255.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,682.98x = 40,962.97 × 16,255.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,682.98x = 665,872,873.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,872,873.27/29,682.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,432.82

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