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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,442.02, 40,629.39 and 16,013

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,442.02, 40,629.39 and 16,013 is: 22,097.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,442.02 : 40,629.39 = 16,013 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,442.02/40,629.39 = 16,013/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,442.02x = 40,629.39 × 16,013
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,442.02x = 650,598,422.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,598,422.07/29,442.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,097.61

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