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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,444.98, 40,632.89 and 16,016.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,444.98, 40,632.89 and 16,016.21 is: 22,101.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,444.98 : 40,632.89 = 16,016.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,444.98/40,632.89 = 16,016.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,444.98x = 40,632.89 × 16,016.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,444.98x = 650,784,899.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,784,899.15/29,444.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,101.73

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