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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,026.96, 40,060.56 and 16,454

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,026.96, 40,060.56 and 16,454 is: 22,708.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,026.96 : 40,060.56 = 16,454 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,026.96/40,060.56 = 16,454/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,026.96x = 40,060.56 × 16,454
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,026.96x = 659,156,454.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,156,454.24/29,026.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,708.42

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