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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,102.68, 40,159.56 and 16,525

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,102.68, 40,159.56 and 16,525 is: 22,803.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,102.68 : 40,159.56 = 16,525 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,102.68/40,159.56 = 16,525/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,102.68x = 40,159.56 × 16,525
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,102.68x = 663,636,729
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,636,729/29,102.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,803.29

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