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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,434.63, 40,619.04 and 16,005.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,434.63, 40,619.04 and 16,005.59 is: 22,087.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,434.63 : 40,619.04 = 16,005.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,434.63/40,619.04 = 16,005.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,434.63x = 40,619.04 × 16,005.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,434.63x = 650,131,700.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,131,700.43/29,434.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,087.31

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