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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,011.32, 40,031.28 and 16,436.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,011.32, 40,031.28 and 16,436.88 is: 22,680.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,011.32 : 40,031.28 = 16,436.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,011.32/40,031.28 = 16,436.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,011.32x = 40,031.28 × 16,436.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,011.32x = 657,989,345.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,989,345.61/29,011.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,680.43

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