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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,284.16, 40,410.68 and 16,538.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,284.16, 40,410.68 and 16,538.80 is: 22,822.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,284.16 : 40,410.68 = 16,538.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,284.16/40,410.68 = 16,538.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,284.16x = 40,410.68 × 16,538.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,284.16x = 668,344,154.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,344,154.38/29,284.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,822.72

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