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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,429.31, 40,609.84 and 16,332.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,429.31, 40,609.84 and 16,332.64 is: 22,537.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,429.31 : 40,609.84 = 16,332.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,429.31/40,609.84 = 16,332.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,429.31x = 40,609.84 × 16,332.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,429.31x = 663,265,785.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,265,785.45/29,429.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,537.59

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