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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,467.67, 40,665.24 and 16,039.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,467.67, 40,665.24 and 16,039.01 is: 22,133.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,467.67 : 40,665.24 = 16,039.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,467.67/40,665.24 = 16,039.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,467.67x = 40,665.24 × 16,039.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,467.67x = 652,230,292.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,230,292.68/29,467.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,133.76

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