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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,033.73, 40,065.12 and 16,285.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,033.73, 40,065.12 and 16,285.32 is: 22,472.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,033.73 : 40,065.12 = 16,285.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,033.73/40,065.12 = 16,285.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,033.73x = 40,065.12 × 16,285.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,033.73x = 652,473,300.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,473,300.04/29,033.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,472.94

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