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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,452.42, 40,644.34 and 16,023.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,452.42, 40,644.34 and 16,023.67 is: 22,112.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,452.42 : 40,644.34 = 16,023.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,452.42/40,644.34 = 16,023.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,452.42x = 40,644.34 × 16,023.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,452.42x = 651,271,567.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,271,567.34/29,452.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,112.67

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