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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,464.64, 40,660.43 and 16,035.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,464.64, 40,660.43 and 16,035.61 is: 22,128.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,464.64 : 40,660.43 = 16,035.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,464.64/40,660.43 = 16,035.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,464.64x = 40,660.43 × 16,035.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,464.64x = 652,014,616.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,014,616.08/29,464.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,128.71

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