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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,639.21, 40,902.02 and 16,027.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,639.21, 40,902.02 and 16,027.16 is: 22,117.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,639.21 : 40,902.02 = 16,027.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,639.21/40,902.02 = 16,027.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,639.21x = 40,902.02 × 16,027.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,639.21x = 655,543,240.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,543,240.98/29,639.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,117.43

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