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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,441.30, 40,628.88 and 16,012.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,441.30, 40,628.88 and 16,012.58 is: 22,097.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,441.30 : 40,628.88 = 16,012.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,441.30/40,628.88 = 16,012.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,441.30x = 40,628.88 × 16,012.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,441.30x = 650,572,988.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,572,988.17/29,441.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,097.30

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