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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,057.52, 40,099.97 and 16,311.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,057.52, 40,099.97 and 16,311.62 is: 22,510.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,057.52 : 40,099.97 = 16,311.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,057.52/40,099.97 = 16,311.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,057.52x = 40,099.97 × 16,311.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,057.52x = 654,095,391.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,095,391.09/29,057.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,510.37

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