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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,463.26, 40,659.17 and 16,034.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,463.26, 40,659.17 and 16,034.27 is: 22,127.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,463.26 : 40,659.17 = 16,034.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,463.26/40,659.17 = 16,034.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,463.26x = 40,659.17 × 16,034.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,463.26x = 651,939,826.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,939,826.29/29,463.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,127.22

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