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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,283.41, 40,409.46 and 16,535.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,283.41, 40,409.46 and 16,535.76 is: 22,818.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,283.41 : 40,409.46 = 16,535.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,283.41/40,409.46 = 16,535.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,283.41x = 40,409.46 × 16,535.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,283.41x = 668,201,132.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,201,132.29/29,283.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,818.42

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