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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,435.83, 40,621.85 and 16,007.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,435.83, 40,621.85 and 16,007.30 is: 22,090.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,435.83 : 40,621.85 = 16,007.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,435.83/40,621.85 = 16,007.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,435.83x = 40,621.85 × 16,007.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,435.83x = 650,246,044.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,246,044.51/29,435.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,090.29

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