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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,024.68, 40,044.54 and 16,276

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,024.68, 40,044.54 and 16,276 is: 22,455.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,024.68 : 40,044.54 = 16,276 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,024.68/40,044.54 = 16,276/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,024.68x = 40,044.54 × 16,276
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,024.68x = 651,764,933.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,764,933.04/29,024.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,455.54

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