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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,011.53, 40,035.15 and 16,436.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,011.53, 40,035.15 and 16,436.28 is: 22,681.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,011.53 : 40,035.15 = 16,436.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,011.53/40,035.15 = 16,436.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,011.53x = 40,035.15 × 16,436.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,011.53x = 658,028,935.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,028,935.24/29,011.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,681.64

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