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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,512.21, 40,726.85 and 16,083.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,512.21, 40,726.85 and 16,083.47 is: 22,195.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,512.21 : 40,726.85 = 16,083.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,512.21/40,726.85 = 16,083.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,512.21x = 40,726.85 × 16,083.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,512.21x = 655,028,866.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,028,866.54/29,512.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,195.18

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