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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,011.29, 40,035.24 and 16,264.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,011.29, 40,035.24 and 16,264.41 is: 22,444.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,011.29 : 40,035.24 = 16,264.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,011.29/40,035.24 = 16,264.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,011.29x = 40,035.24 × 16,264.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,011.29x = 651,149,557.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,149,557.81/29,011.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,444.70

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