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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,512.28, 40,725.74 and 16,083.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,512.28, 40,725.74 and 16,083.62 is: 22,194.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,512.28 : 40,725.74 = 16,083.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,512.28/40,725.74 = 16,083.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,512.28x = 40,725.74 × 16,083.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,512.28x = 655,017,326.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,017,326.38/29,512.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,194.74

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