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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,026.38, 40,056.36 and 16,451.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,026.38, 40,056.36 and 16,451.10 is: 22,702.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,026.38 : 40,056.36 = 16,451.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,026.38/40,056.36 = 16,451.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,026.38x = 40,056.36 × 16,451.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,026.38x = 658,971,184.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,971,184.00/29,026.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,702.49

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