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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,033.42, 40,063.71 and 16,284.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,033.42, 40,063.71 and 16,284.83 is: 22,471.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,033.42 : 40,063.71 = 16,284.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,033.42/40,063.71 = 16,284.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,033.42x = 40,063.71 × 16,284.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,033.42x = 652,430,506.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,430,506.20/29,033.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,471.71

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