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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,093.59, 40,149.19 and 16,518.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,093.59, 40,149.19 and 16,518.34 is: 22,795.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,093.59 : 40,149.19 = 16,518.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,093.59/40,149.19 = 16,518.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,093.59x = 40,149.19 × 16,518.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,093.59x = 663,198,095.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,198,095.18/29,093.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,795.33

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