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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,064.93, 40,099.56 and 16,316.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,064.93, 40,099.56 and 16,316.34 is: 22,510.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,064.93 : 40,099.56 = 16,316.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,064.93/40,099.56 = 16,316.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,064.93x = 40,099.56 × 16,316.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,064.93x = 654,277,843.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,277,843.25/29,064.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,510.91

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