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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,030.67, 40,062.33 and 16,455.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,030.67, 40,062.33 and 16,455.42 is: 22,708.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,030.67 : 40,062.33 = 16,455.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,030.67/40,062.33 = 16,455.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,030.67x = 40,062.33 × 16,455.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,030.67x = 659,242,466.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,242,466.33/29,030.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,708.48

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