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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,479.59, 40,682.61 and 16,051.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,479.59, 40,682.61 and 16,051.41 is: 22,151.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,479.59 : 40,682.61 = 16,051.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,479.59/40,682.61 = 16,051.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,479.59x = 40,682.61 × 16,051.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,479.59x = 653,013,252.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,013,252.98/29,479.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,151.37

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