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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,034.67, 40,067.85 and 16,459.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,034.67, 40,067.85 and 16,459.42 is: 22,714.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,034.67 : 40,067.85 = 16,459.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,034.67/40,067.85 = 16,459.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,034.67x = 40,067.85 × 16,459.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,034.67x = 659,493,571.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,493,571.65/29,034.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,714.00

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