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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,016.57, 40,042.99 and 16,441.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,016.57, 40,042.99 and 16,441.32 is: 22,689.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,016.57 : 40,042.99 = 16,441.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,016.57/40,042.99 = 16,441.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,016.57x = 40,042.99 × 16,441.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,016.57x = 658,359,530.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,359,530.14/29,016.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,689.09

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