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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,463.54, 40,660.02 and 16,035

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,463.54, 40,660.02 and 16,035 is: 22,128.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,463.54 : 40,660.02 = 16,035 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,463.54/40,660.02 = 16,035/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,463.54x = 40,660.02 × 16,035
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,463.54x = 651,983,420.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,983,420.70/29,463.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,128.48

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