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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,012.99, 40,037.90 and 16,437.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,012.99, 40,037.90 and 16,437.74 is: 22,684.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,012.99 : 40,037.90 = 16,437.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,012.99/40,037.90 = 16,437.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,012.99x = 40,037.90 × 16,437.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,012.99x = 658,132,307.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,132,307.97/29,012.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,684.06

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