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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,026.97, 40,057.68 and 16,282.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,026.97, 40,057.68 and 16,282.99 is: 22,470.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,026.97 : 40,057.68 = 16,282.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,026.97/40,057.68 = 16,282.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,026.97x = 40,057.68 × 16,282.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,026.97x = 652,258,702.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,258,702.72/29,026.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,470.78

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