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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,435.54, 40,621.82 and 16,007.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,435.54, 40,621.82 and 16,007.60 is: 22,090.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,435.54 : 40,621.82 = 16,007.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,435.54/40,621.82 = 16,007.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,435.54x = 40,621.82 × 16,007.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,435.54x = 650,257,562.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,257,562.68/29,435.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,090.90

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