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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,010.79, 40,034.55 and 16,263.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,010.79, 40,034.55 and 16,263.91 is: 22,444.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,010.79 : 40,034.55 = 16,263.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,010.79/40,034.55 = 16,263.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,010.79x = 40,034.55 × 16,263.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,010.79x = 651,118,318.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,118,318.09/29,010.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,444.01

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