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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,512.36, 40,726.54 and 16,083.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,512.36, 40,726.54 and 16,083.73 is: 22,195.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,512.36 : 40,726.54 = 16,083.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,512.36/40,726.54 = 16,083.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,512.36x = 40,726.54 × 16,083.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,512.36x = 655,034,673.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,034,673.19/29,512.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,195.27

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