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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,512.11, 40,725.52 and 16,083.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,512.11, 40,725.52 and 16,083.07 is: 22,193.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,512.11 : 40,725.52 = 16,083.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,512.11/40,725.52 = 16,083.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,512.11x = 40,725.52 × 16,083.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,512.11x = 654,991,566.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,991,566.47/29,512.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,193.99

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