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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,703.06, 40,989.83 and 16,273.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,703.06, 40,989.83 and 16,273.53 is: 22,457.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,703.06 : 40,989.83 = 16,273.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,703.06/40,989.83 = 16,273.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,703.06x = 40,989.83 × 16,273.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,703.06x = 667,049,146.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,049,146.83/29,703.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,457.25

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