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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,024.91, 40,057.74 and 16,281.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,024.91, 40,057.74 and 16,281.59 is: 22,470.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,024.91 : 40,057.74 = 16,281.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,024.91/40,057.74 = 16,281.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,024.91x = 40,057.74 × 16,281.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,024.91x = 652,203,498.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,203,498.72/29,024.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,470.47

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