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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,436.74, 40,623.47 and 16,008.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,436.74, 40,623.47 and 16,008.78 is: 22,092.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,436.74 : 40,623.47 = 16,008.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,436.74/40,623.47 = 16,008.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,436.74x = 40,623.47 × 16,008.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,436.74x = 650,332,194.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,332,194.07/29,436.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,092.53

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