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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,158.89, 40,241.31 and 16,413.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,158.89, 40,241.31 and 16,413.28 is: 22,651.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,158.89 : 40,241.31 = 16,413.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,158.89/40,241.31 = 16,413.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,158.89x = 40,241.31 × 16,413.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,158.89x = 660,491,952.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,491,952.80/29,158.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,651.48

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