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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,010.91, 40,041 and 16,438.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,010.91, 40,041 and 16,438.09 is: 22,687.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,010.91 : 40,041 = 16,438.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,010.91/40,041 = 16,438.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,010.91x = 40,041 × 16,438.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,010.91x = 658,197,561.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,197,561.69/29,010.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,687.93

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