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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,027.16, 40,057.94 and 16,283.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,027.16, 40,057.94 and 16,283.18 is: 22,471.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,027.16 : 40,057.94 = 16,283.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,027.16/40,057.94 = 16,283.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,027.16x = 40,057.94 × 16,283.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,027.16x = 652,270,447.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,270,447.16/29,027.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,471.04

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