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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,430.99, 40,614.84 and 16,002.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,430.99, 40,614.84 and 16,002.25 is: 22,083.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,430.99 : 40,614.84 = 16,002.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,430.99/40,614.84 = 16,002.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,430.99x = 40,614.84 × 16,002.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,430.99x = 649,928,721.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,928,721.85/29,430.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,083.14

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