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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,456.09, 40,649.58 and 16,027.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,456.09, 40,649.58 and 16,027.45 is: 22,117.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,456.09 : 40,649.58 = 16,027.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,456.09/40,649.58 = 16,027.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,456.09x = 40,649.58 × 16,027.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,456.09x = 651,508,907.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,508,907.72/29,456.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,117.97

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