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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,261.13, 40,379.97 and 16,340.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,261.13, 40,379.97 and 16,340.59 is: 22,549.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,261.13 : 40,379.97 = 16,340.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,261.13/40,379.97 = 16,340.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,261.13x = 40,379.97 × 16,340.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,261.13x = 659,832,533.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,832,533.98/29,261.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,549.80

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