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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,141.13, 40,214.69 and 16,394.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,141.13, 40,214.69 and 16,394.31 is: 22,624.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,141.13 : 40,214.69 = 16,394.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,141.13/40,214.69 = 16,394.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,141.13x = 40,214.69 × 16,394.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,141.13x = 659,292,224.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,292,224.73/29,141.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,624.12

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