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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,094.99, 40,151.25 and 16,348.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,094.99, 40,151.25 and 16,348.71 is: 22,561.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,094.99 : 40,151.25 = 16,348.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,094.99/40,151.25 = 16,348.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,094.99x = 40,151.25 × 16,348.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,094.99x = 656,421,142.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,421,142.39/29,094.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,561.31

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