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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,261.36, 40,377.74 and 16,513.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,261.36, 40,377.74 and 16,513.40 is: 22,786.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,261.36 : 40,377.74 = 16,513.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,261.36/40,377.74 = 16,513.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,261.36x = 40,377.74 × 16,513.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,261.36x = 666,773,771.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,773,771.72/29,261.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,786.83

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