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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,512.63, 40,726.39 and 16,083.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,512.63, 40,726.39 and 16,083.61 is: 22,194.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,512.63 : 40,726.39 = 16,083.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,512.63/40,726.39 = 16,083.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,512.63x = 40,726.39 × 16,083.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,512.63x = 655,027,373.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,027,373.47/29,512.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,194.82

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