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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,459.27, 40,653.87 and 16,030.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,459.27, 40,653.87 and 16,030.52 is: 22,122.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,459.27 : 40,653.87 = 16,030.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,459.27/40,653.87 = 16,030.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,459.27x = 40,653.87 × 16,030.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,459.27x = 651,702,676.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,702,676.11/29,459.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,122.16

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