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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,284.32, 40,411.63 and 16,363.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,284.32, 40,411.63 and 16,363.71 is: 22,581.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,284.32 : 40,411.63 = 16,363.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,284.32/40,411.63 = 16,363.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,284.32x = 40,411.63 × 16,363.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,284.32x = 661,284,122.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,284,122.36/29,284.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,581.51

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