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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,008.08, 40,033.98 and 16,263.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,008.08, 40,033.98 and 16,263.44 is: 22,445.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,008.08 : 40,033.98 = 16,263.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,008.08/40,033.98 = 16,263.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,008.08x = 40,033.98 × 16,263.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,008.08x = 651,090,231.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,090,231.69/29,008.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,445.13

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