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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,005.30, 40,027.34 and 16,430.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,005.30, 40,027.34 and 16,430.05 is: 22,673.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,005.30 : 40,027.34 = 16,430.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,005.30/40,027.34 = 16,430.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,005.30x = 40,027.34 × 16,430.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,005.30x = 657,651,197.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,651,197.57/29,005.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,673.48

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