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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,033.94, 40,069.17 and 16,459.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,033.94, 40,069.17 and 16,459.50 is: 22,715.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,033.94 : 40,069.17 = 16,459.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,033.94/40,069.17 = 16,459.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,033.94x = 40,069.17 × 16,459.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,033.94x = 659,518,503.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,518,503.62/29,033.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,715.43

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