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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,254.61, 40,371.36 and 16,510.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,254.61, 40,371.36 and 16,510.49 is: 22,784.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,254.61 : 40,371.36 = 16,510.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,254.61/40,371.36 = 16,510.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,254.61x = 40,371.36 × 16,510.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,254.61x = 666,550,935.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,550,935.57/29,254.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,784.48

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