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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,057.51, 40,094.92 and 16,311.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,057.51, 40,094.92 and 16,311.35 is: 22,507.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,057.51 : 40,094.92 = 16,311.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,057.51/40,094.92 = 16,311.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,057.51x = 40,094.92 × 16,311.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,057.51x = 654,002,273.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,002,273.34/29,057.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,507.17

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