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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,441.95, 40,630.16 and 16,013.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,441.95, 40,630.16 and 16,013.48 is: 22,098.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,441.95 : 40,630.16 = 16,013.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,441.95/40,630.16 = 16,013.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,441.95x = 40,630.16 × 16,013.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,441.95x = 650,630,091.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,630,091.44/29,441.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,098.75

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