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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,001.58, 40,018.66 and 16,253.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,001.58, 40,018.66 and 16,253.73 is: 22,428.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,001.58 : 40,018.66 = 16,253.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,001.58/40,018.66 = 16,253.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,001.58x = 40,018.66 × 16,253.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,001.58x = 650,452,453.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,452,453.97/29,001.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,428.17

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