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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,287.17, 40,416.98 and 16,544.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,287.17, 40,416.98 and 16,544.45 is: 22,831.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,287.17 : 40,416.98 = 16,544.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,287.17/40,416.98 = 16,544.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,287.17x = 40,416.98 × 16,544.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,287.17x = 668,676,723.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,676,723.08/29,287.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,831.73

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