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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,004.02, 40,022.02 and 16,254.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,004.02, 40,022.02 and 16,254.27 is: 22,428.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,004.02 : 40,022.02 = 16,254.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,004.02/40,022.02 = 16,254.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,004.02x = 40,022.02 × 16,254.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,004.02x = 650,528,785.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,528,785.06/29,004.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,428.91

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