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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,169.24, 40,252.62 and 16,423.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,169.24, 40,252.62 and 16,423.08 is: 22,663.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,169.24 : 40,252.62 = 16,423.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,169.24/40,252.62 = 16,423.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,169.24x = 40,252.62 × 16,423.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,169.24x = 661,071,998.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,071,998.47/29,169.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,663.33

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