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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,100.06, 40,156.56 and 16,524

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,100.06, 40,156.56 and 16,524 is: 22,802.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,100.06 : 40,156.56 = 16,524 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,100.06/40,156.56 = 16,524/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,100.06x = 40,156.56 × 16,524
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,100.06x = 663,546,997.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,546,997.44/29,100.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,802.26

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