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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,694.42, 40,976.55 and 16,263

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,694.42, 40,976.55 and 16,263 is: 22,441.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,694.42 : 40,976.55 = 16,263 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,694.42/40,976.55 = 16,263/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,694.42x = 40,976.55 × 16,263
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,694.42x = 666,401,632.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,401,632.65/29,694.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,441.98

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