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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,033.67, 40,066.47 and 16,458.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,033.67, 40,066.47 and 16,458.42 is: 22,712.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,033.67 : 40,066.47 = 16,458.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,033.67/40,066.47 = 16,458.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,033.67x = 40,066.47 × 16,458.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,033.67x = 659,430,791.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,430,791.18/29,033.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,712.62

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