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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,453, 40,644.42 and 16,023.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,453, 40,644.42 and 16,023.92 is: 22,112.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,453 : 40,644.42 = 16,023.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,453/40,644.42 = 16,023.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,453x = 40,644.42 × 16,023.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,453x = 651,282,934.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,282,934.53/29,453
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,112.62

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