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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,462.04, 40,656.36 and 16,033.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,462.04, 40,656.36 and 16,033.32 is: 22,125.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,462.04 : 40,656.36 = 16,033.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,462.04/40,656.36 = 16,033.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,462.04x = 40,656.36 × 16,033.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,462.04x = 651,856,429.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,856,429.92/29,462.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,125.30

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