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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,049.59, 40,088.44 and 16,474.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,049.59, 40,088.44 and 16,474.34 is: 22,734.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,049.59 : 40,088.44 = 16,474.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,049.59/40,088.44 = 16,474.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,049.59x = 40,088.44 × 16,474.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,049.59x = 660,430,740.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,430,740.96/29,049.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,734.59

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