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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,033.75, 40,067.04 and 16,289.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,033.75, 40,067.04 and 16,289.77 is: 22,480.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,033.75 : 40,067.04 = 16,289.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,033.75/40,067.04 = 16,289.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,033.75x = 40,067.04 × 16,289.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,033.75x = 652,682,866.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,682,866.18/29,033.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,480.14

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