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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,511.28, 40,724.36 and 16,082.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,511.28, 40,724.36 and 16,082.62 is: 22,193.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,511.28 : 40,724.36 = 16,082.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,511.28/40,724.36 = 16,082.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,511.28x = 40,724.36 × 16,082.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,511.28x = 654,954,406.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,954,406.62/29,511.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,193.36

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