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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,086.98, 40,141.02 and 16,342.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,086.98, 40,141.02 and 16,342.41 is: 22,553.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,086.98 : 40,141.02 = 16,342.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,086.98/40,141.02 = 16,342.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,086.98x = 40,141.02 × 16,342.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,086.98x = 656,001,006.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,001,006.66/29,086.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,553.08

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