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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,205.02, 40,302.68 and 16,462.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,205.02, 40,302.68 and 16,462.29 is: 22,717.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,205.02 : 40,302.68 = 16,462.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,205.02/40,302.68 = 16,462.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,205.02x = 40,302.68 × 16,462.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,205.02x = 663,474,323.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,474,323.63/29,205.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,717.82

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