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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,035.13, 40,068.47 and 16,459.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,035.13, 40,068.47 and 16,459.88 is: 22,714.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,035.13 : 40,068.47 = 16,459.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,035.13/40,068.47 = 16,459.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,035.13x = 40,068.47 × 16,459.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,035.13x = 659,522,048.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,522,048.79/29,035.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,714.63

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