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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,096.53, 40,156.64 and 16,349.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,096.53, 40,156.64 and 16,349.74 is: 22,564.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,096.53 : 40,156.64 = 16,349.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,096.53/40,156.64 = 16,349.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,096.53x = 40,156.64 × 16,349.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,096.53x = 656,550,541.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,550,541.52/29,096.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,564.56

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