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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,512.76, 40,726.42 and 16,083.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,512.76, 40,726.42 and 16,083.73 is: 22,194.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,512.76 : 40,726.42 = 16,083.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,512.76/40,726.42 = 16,083.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,512.76x = 40,726.42 × 16,083.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,512.76x = 655,032,743.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,032,743.15/29,512.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,194.90

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