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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,456.34, 40,649.93 and 16,027.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,456.34, 40,649.93 and 16,027.70 is: 22,118.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,456.34 : 40,649.93 = 16,027.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,456.34/40,649.93 = 16,027.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,456.34x = 40,649.93 × 16,027.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,456.34x = 651,524,599.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,524,599.67/29,456.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,118.31

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