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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,032.44, 40,067.10 and 16,458

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,032.44, 40,067.10 and 16,458 is: 22,713.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,032.44 : 40,067.10 = 16,458 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,032.44/40,067.10 = 16,458/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,032.44x = 40,067.10 × 16,458
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,032.44x = 659,424,331.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,424,331.80/29,032.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,713.36

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