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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,436.03, 40,621.91 and 16,007.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,436.03, 40,621.91 and 16,007.43 is: 22,090.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,436.03 : 40,621.91 = 16,007.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,436.03/40,621.91 = 16,007.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,436.03x = 40,621.91 × 16,007.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,436.03x = 650,252,380.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,252,380.79/29,436.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,090.36

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