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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,463.71, 40,659.35 and 16,035.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,463.71, 40,659.35 and 16,035.26 is: 22,128.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,463.71 : 40,659.35 = 16,035.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,463.71/40,659.35 = 16,035.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,463.71x = 40,659.35 × 16,035.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,463.71x = 651,982,965.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,982,965.21/29,463.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,128.34

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