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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,036.56, 40,069.68 and 16,461.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,036.56, 40,069.68 and 16,461.28 is: 22,716.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,036.56 : 40,069.68 = 16,461.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,036.56/40,069.68 = 16,461.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,036.56x = 40,069.68 × 16,461.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,036.56x = 659,598,221.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,598,221.99/29,036.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,716.13

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