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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,005.02, 40,023.40 and 16,255.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,005.02, 40,023.40 and 16,255.27 is: 22,430.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,005.02 : 40,023.40 = 16,255.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,005.02/40,023.40 = 16,255.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,005.02x = 40,023.40 × 16,255.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,005.02x = 650,591,173.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,591,173.32/29,005.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,430.30

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