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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,034.91, 40,065.33 and 16,285.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,034.91, 40,065.33 and 16,285.15 is: 22,471.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,034.91 : 40,065.33 = 16,285.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,034.91/40,065.33 = 16,285.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,034.91x = 40,065.33 × 16,285.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,034.91x = 652,469,908.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,469,908.85/29,034.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,471.91

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