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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,012.13, 40,036.86 and 16,436.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,012.13, 40,036.86 and 16,436.88 is: 22,682.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,012.13 : 40,036.86 = 16,436.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,012.13/40,036.86 = 16,436.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,012.13x = 40,036.86 × 16,436.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,012.13x = 658,081,063.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,081,063.40/29,012.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,682.96

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