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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,511.88, 40,726.39 and 16,263.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,511.88, 40,726.39 and 16,263.88 is: 22,444.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,511.88 : 40,726.39 = 16,263.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,511.88/40,726.39 = 16,263.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,511.88x = 40,726.39 × 16,263.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,511.88x = 662,368,875.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,368,875.50/29,511.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,444.15

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