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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,463.57, 40,658.95 and 16,034.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,463.57, 40,658.95 and 16,034.54 is: 22,127.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,463.57 : 40,658.95 = 16,034.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,463.57/40,658.95 = 16,034.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,463.57x = 40,658.95 × 16,034.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,463.57x = 651,947,620.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,947,620.62/29,463.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,127.24

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