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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,458.66, 40,652.94 and 16,029.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,458.66, 40,652.94 and 16,029.90 is: 22,121.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,458.66 : 40,652.94 = 16,029.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,458.66/40,652.94 = 16,029.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,458.66x = 40,652.94 × 16,029.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,458.66x = 651,662,532.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,662,532.85/29,458.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,121.25

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