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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,512.73, 40,727.03 and 16,084.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,512.73, 40,727.03 and 16,084.08 is: 22,195.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,512.73 : 40,727.03 = 16,084.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,512.73/40,727.03 = 16,084.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,512.73x = 40,727.03 × 16,084.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,512.73x = 655,056,728.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,056,728.26/29,512.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,195.73

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