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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,512.73, 40,726.38 and 16,083.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,512.73, 40,726.38 and 16,083.71 is: 22,194.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,512.73 : 40,726.38 = 16,083.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,512.73/40,726.38 = 16,083.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,512.73x = 40,726.38 × 16,083.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,512.73x = 655,031,081.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,031,081.64/29,512.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,194.87

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