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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,452.28, 40,644.52 and 16,023.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,452.28, 40,644.52 and 16,023.89 is: 22,113.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,452.28 : 40,644.52 = 16,023.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,452.28/40,644.52 = 16,023.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,452.28x = 40,644.52 × 16,023.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,452.28x = 651,283,379.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,283,379.13/29,452.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,113.18

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