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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,004.32, 40,024.06 and 16,255.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,004.32, 40,024.06 and 16,255.28 is: 22,431.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,004.32 : 40,024.06 = 16,255.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,004.32/40,024.06 = 16,255.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,004.32x = 40,024.06 × 16,255.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,004.32x = 650,602,302.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,602,302.04/29,004.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,431.22

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