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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,027.55, 40,057.58 and 16,280.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,027.55, 40,057.58 and 16,280.73 is: 22,467.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,027.55 : 40,057.58 = 16,280.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,027.55/40,057.58 = 16,280.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,027.55x = 40,057.58 × 16,280.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,027.55x = 652,166,563.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,166,563.03/29,027.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,467.16

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