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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,462.52, 40,658.60 and 16,034.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,462.52, 40,658.60 and 16,034.08 is: 22,127.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,462.52 : 40,658.60 = 16,034.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,462.52/40,658.60 = 16,034.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,462.52x = 40,658.60 × 16,034.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,462.52x = 651,923,245.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,923,245.09/29,462.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,127.21

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