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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,280.53, 40,406.24 and 16,533.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,280.53, 40,406.24 and 16,533.51 is: 22,815.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,280.53 : 40,406.24 = 16,533.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,280.53/40,406.24 = 16,533.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,280.53x = 40,406.24 × 16,533.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,280.53x = 668,056,890.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,056,890.43/29,280.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,815.74

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