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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,512.70, 40,728.50 and 16,084.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,512.70, 40,728.50 and 16,084.40 is: 22,197.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,512.70 : 40,728.50 = 16,084.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,512.70/40,728.50 = 16,084.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,512.70x = 40,728.50 × 16,084.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,512.70x = 655,093,485.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,093,485.40/29,512.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,197.00

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