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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,009.51, 40,033.19 and 16,434.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,009.51, 40,033.19 and 16,434.26 is: 22,679.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,009.51 : 40,033.19 = 16,434.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,009.51/40,033.19 = 16,434.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,009.51x = 40,033.19 × 16,434.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,009.51x = 657,915,570.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,915,570.75/29,009.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,679.31

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