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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,096.73, 40,152.11 and 16,521.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,096.73, 40,152.11 and 16,521.21 is: 22,798.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,096.73 : 40,152.11 = 16,521.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,096.73/40,152.11 = 16,521.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,096.73x = 40,152.11 × 16,521.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,096.73x = 663,361,358.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,361,358.65/29,096.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,798.48

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