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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,001.88, 40,022.55 and 16,255.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,001.88, 40,022.55 and 16,255.15 is: 22,432.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,001.88 : 40,022.55 = 16,255.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,001.88/40,022.55 = 16,255.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,001.88x = 40,022.55 × 16,255.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,001.88x = 650,572,553.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,572,553.63/29,001.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,432.08

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