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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,094.67, 40,150.72 and 16,519.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,094.67, 40,150.72 and 16,519.42 is: 22,796.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,094.67 : 40,150.72 = 16,519.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,094.67/40,150.72 = 16,519.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,094.67x = 40,150.72 × 16,519.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,094.67x = 663,266,606.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,266,606.98/29,094.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,796.84

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