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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,026.47, 40,056.97 and 16,282.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,026.47, 40,056.97 and 16,282.48 is: 22,470.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,026.47 : 40,056.97 = 16,282.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,026.47/40,056.97 = 16,282.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,026.47x = 40,056.97 × 16,282.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,026.47x = 652,226,672.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,226,672.04/29,026.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,470.07

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