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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,682.99, 40,962.51 and 16,254.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,682.99, 40,962.51 and 16,254.52 is: 22,431.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,682.99 : 40,962.51 = 16,254.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,682.99/40,962.51 = 16,254.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,682.99x = 40,962.51 × 16,254.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,682.99x = 665,825,835.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,825,835.64/29,682.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,431.23

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