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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,511.53, 40,724.73 and 16,082.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,511.53, 40,724.73 and 16,082.50 is: 22,193.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,511.53 : 40,724.73 = 16,082.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,511.53/40,724.73 = 16,082.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,511.53x = 40,724.73 × 16,082.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,511.53x = 654,955,456.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,955,456.08/29,511.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,193.20

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