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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,511.98, 40,725.08 and 16,083.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,511.98, 40,725.08 and 16,083.19 is: 22,194.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,511.98 : 40,725.08 = 16,083.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,511.98/40,725.08 = 16,083.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,511.98x = 40,725.08 × 16,083.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,511.98x = 654,989,199.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,989,199.41/29,511.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,194.01

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