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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,433.95, 40,618.77 and 16,005.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,433.95, 40,618.77 and 16,005.23 is: 22,087.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,433.95 : 40,618.77 = 16,005.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,433.95/40,618.77 = 16,005.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,433.95x = 40,618.77 × 16,005.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,433.95x = 650,112,756.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,112,756.17/29,433.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,087.17

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