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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,464.27, 40,660.77 and 16,035.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,464.27, 40,660.77 and 16,035.52 is: 22,129.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,464.27 : 40,660.77 = 16,035.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,464.27/40,660.77 = 16,035.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,464.27x = 40,660.77 × 16,035.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,464.27x = 652,016,590.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,016,590.55/29,464.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,129.06

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