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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,440.63, 40,626.90 and 16,011.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,440.63, 40,626.90 and 16,011.87 is: 22,095.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,440.63 : 40,626.90 = 16,011.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,440.63/40,626.90 = 16,011.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,440.63x = 40,626.90 × 16,011.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,440.63x = 650,512,641.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,512,641.30/29,440.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,095.74

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