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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,011.68, 40,036.05 and 16,436.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,011.68, 40,036.05 and 16,436.43 is: 22,682.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,011.68 : 40,036.05 = 16,436.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,011.68/40,036.05 = 16,436.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,011.68x = 40,036.05 × 16,436.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,011.68x = 658,049,733.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,049,733.30/29,011.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,682.23

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