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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,009.79, 40,033.17 and 16,262.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,009.79, 40,033.17 and 16,262.91 is: 22,442.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,009.79 : 40,033.17 = 16,262.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,009.79/40,033.17 = 16,262.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,009.79x = 40,033.17 × 16,262.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,009.79x = 651,055,840.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,055,840.72/29,009.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,442.63

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