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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,057.34, 40,103.33 and 16,139.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,057.34, 40,103.33 and 16,139.57 is: 22,274.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,057.34 : 40,103.33 = 16,139.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,057.34/40,103.33 = 16,139.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,057.34x = 40,103.33 × 16,139.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,057.34x = 647,250,220.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,250,220.55/29,057.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,274.93

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