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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,006.34, 40,029.85 and 16,259.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,006.34, 40,029.85 and 16,259.59 is: 22,438.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,006.34 : 40,029.85 = 16,259.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,006.34/40,029.85 = 16,259.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,006.34x = 40,029.85 × 16,259.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,006.34x = 650,868,702.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,868,702.50/29,006.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,438.84

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