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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,028.72, 40,059.84 and 16,453.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,028.72, 40,059.84 and 16,453.44 is: 22,705.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,028.72 : 40,059.84 = 16,453.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,028.72/40,059.84 = 16,453.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,028.72x = 40,059.84 × 16,453.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,028.72x = 659,122,173.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,122,173.85/29,028.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,705.86

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