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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,436.65, 40,622.78 and 16,008.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,436.65, 40,622.78 and 16,008.05 is: 22,091.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,436.65 : 40,622.78 = 16,008.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,436.65/40,622.78 = 16,008.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,436.65x = 40,622.78 × 16,008.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,436.65x = 650,291,514.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,291,514.90/29,436.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,091.22

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