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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,458, 40,652.04 and 16,210

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,458, 40,652.04 and 16,210 is: 22,369.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,458 : 40,652.04 = 16,210 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,458/40,652.04 = 16,210/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,458x = 40,652.04 × 16,210
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,458x = 658,969,568.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,969,568.40/29,458
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,369.80

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