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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,458.79, 40,652.31 and 16,029.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,458.79, 40,652.31 and 16,029.73 is: 22,120.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,458.79 : 40,652.31 = 16,029.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,458.79/40,652.31 = 16,029.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,458.79x = 40,652.31 × 16,029.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,458.79x = 651,645,664.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,645,664.10/29,458.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,120.59

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