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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,007.08, 40,032.60 and 16,262.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,007.08, 40,032.60 and 16,262.44 is: 22,443.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,007.08 : 40,032.60 = 16,262.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,007.08/40,032.60 = 16,262.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,007.08x = 40,032.60 × 16,262.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,007.08x = 651,027,755.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,027,755.54/29,007.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,443.75

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