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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,158.34, 40,241.74 and 16,411.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,158.34, 40,241.74 and 16,411.91 is: 22,650.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,158.34 : 40,241.74 = 16,411.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,158.34/40,241.74 = 16,411.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,158.34x = 40,241.74 × 16,411.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,158.34x = 660,443,613.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,443,613.91/29,158.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,650.25

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