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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,452.02, 40,644.12 and 16,023.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,452.02, 40,644.12 and 16,023.32 is: 22,112.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,452.02 : 40,644.12 = 16,023.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,452.02/40,644.12 = 16,023.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,452.02x = 40,644.12 × 16,023.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,452.02x = 651,253,537.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,253,537.66/29,452.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,112.36

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