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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,437.67, 40,623.79 and 16,008.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,437.67, 40,623.79 and 16,008.89 is: 22,092.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,437.67 : 40,623.79 = 16,008.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,437.67/40,623.79 = 16,008.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,437.67x = 40,623.79 × 16,008.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,437.67x = 650,341,785.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,341,785.49/29,437.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,092.16

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