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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,281.53, 40,407.61 and 16,534.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,281.53, 40,407.61 and 16,534.51 is: 22,817.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,281.53 : 40,407.61 = 16,534.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,281.53/40,407.61 = 16,534.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,281.53x = 40,407.61 × 16,534.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,281.53x = 668,120,031.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,120,031.62/29,281.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,817.11

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