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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,483.81, 40,688.39 and 16,055.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,483.81, 40,688.39 and 16,055.80 is: 22,157.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,483.81 : 40,688.39 = 16,055.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,483.81/40,688.39 = 16,055.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,483.81x = 40,688.39 × 16,055.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,483.81x = 653,284,368.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,284,368.44/29,483.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,157.39

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