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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,059.08, 40,099.74 and 16,314

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,059.08, 40,099.74 and 16,314 is: 22,512.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,059.08 : 40,099.74 = 16,314 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,059.08/40,099.74 = 16,314/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,059.08x = 40,099.74 × 16,314
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,059.08x = 654,187,158.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,187,158.36/29,059.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,512.31

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