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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,024.14, 40,055.70 and 16,277.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,024.14, 40,055.70 and 16,277.08 is: 22,463.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,024.14 : 40,055.70 = 16,277.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,024.14/40,055.70 = 16,277.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,024.14x = 40,055.70 × 16,277.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,024.14x = 651,989,833.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,989,833.36/29,024.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,463.71

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