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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,057.31, 40,099.74 and 16,482.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,057.31, 40,099.74 and 16,482.06 is: 22,745.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,057.31 : 40,099.74 = 16,482.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,057.31/40,099.74 = 16,482.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,057.31x = 40,099.74 × 16,482.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,057.31x = 660,926,320.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,926,320.66/29,057.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,745.61

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