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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,298.08, 40,431.36 and 16,050.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,298.08, 40,431.36 and 16,050.08 is: 22,149.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,298.08 : 40,431.36 = 16,050.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,298.08/40,431.36 = 16,050.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,298.08x = 40,431.36 × 16,050.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,298.08x = 648,926,562.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,926,562.51/29,298.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,149.12

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