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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,437.23, 40,624.16 and 16,009.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,437.23, 40,624.16 and 16,009.28 is: 22,093.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,437.23 : 40,624.16 = 16,009.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,437.23/40,624.16 = 16,009.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,437.23x = 40,624.16 × 16,009.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,437.23x = 650,363,269.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,363,269.04/29,437.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,093.22

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