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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,692.49, 40,975.66 and 16,263.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,692.49, 40,975.66 and 16,263.97 is: 22,444.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,692.49 : 40,975.66 = 16,263.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,692.49/40,975.66 = 16,263.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,692.49x = 40,975.66 × 16,263.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,692.49x = 666,426,823.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,426,823.65/29,692.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,444.29

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