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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,011.74, 40,039.83 and 16,440.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,011.74, 40,039.83 and 16,440.54 is: 22,690.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,011.74 : 40,039.83 = 16,440.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,011.74/40,039.83 = 16,440.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,011.74x = 40,039.83 × 16,440.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,011.74x = 658,276,426.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,276,426.71/29,011.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,690.00

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