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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,254,327.96, 40,372,281.48 and 16,024,435.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,254,327.96, 40,372,281.48 and 16,024,435.96 is: 22,114,438.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,254,327.96 : 40,372,281.48 = 16,024,435.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,254,327.96/40,372,281.48 = 16,024,435.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,254,327.96x = 40,372,281.48 × 16,024,435.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,254,327.96x = 646,943,039,135,354
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,943,039,135,354/29,254,327.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,114,438.59

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