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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,436.78, 40,622.95 and 16,008.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,436.78, 40,622.95 and 16,008.18 is: 22,091.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,436.78 : 40,622.95 = 16,008.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,436.78/40,622.95 = 16,008.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,436.78x = 40,622.95 × 16,008.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,436.78x = 650,299,495.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,299,495.73/29,436.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,091.39

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