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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,137.76, 40,209.98 and 16,562.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,137.76, 40,209.98 and 16,562.50 is: 22,856.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,137.76 : 40,209.98 = 16,562.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,137.76/40,209.98 = 16,562.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,137.76x = 40,209.98 × 16,562.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,137.76x = 665,977,793.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,977,793.75/29,137.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,856.18

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