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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,512.04, 40,726.42 and 16,083.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,512.04, 40,726.42 and 16,083.50 is: 22,195.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,512.04 : 40,726.42 = 16,083.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,512.04/40,726.42 = 16,083.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,512.04x = 40,726.42 × 16,083.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,512.04x = 655,023,132.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,023,132.23/29,512.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,195.12

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