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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,462.46, 40,657.62 and 16,034.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,462.46, 40,657.62 and 16,034.01 is: 22,126.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,462.46 : 40,657.62 = 16,034.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,462.46/40,657.62 = 16,034.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,462.46x = 40,657.62 × 16,034.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,462.46x = 651,904,685.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,904,685.66/29,462.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,126.62

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