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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,050.59, 40,089.82 and 16,475.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,050.59, 40,089.82 and 16,475.34 is: 22,735.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,050.59 : 40,089.82 = 16,475.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,050.59/40,089.82 = 16,475.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,050.59x = 40,089.82 × 16,475.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,050.59x = 660,493,555.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,493,555.08/29,050.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,735.97

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