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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,512.23, 40,725.68 and 16,083.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,512.23, 40,725.68 and 16,083.20 is: 22,194.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,512.23 : 40,725.68 = 16,083.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,512.23/40,725.68 = 16,083.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,512.23x = 40,725.68 × 16,083.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,512.23x = 654,999,256.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,999,256.58/29,512.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,194.16

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