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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,016.91, 40,046.66 and 16,273.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,016.91, 40,046.66 and 16,273.54 is: 22,459.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,016.91 : 40,046.66 = 16,273.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,016.91/40,046.66 = 16,273.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,016.91x = 40,046.66 × 16,273.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,016.91x = 651,700,923.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,700,923.38/29,016.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,459.35

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