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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,520.93, 40,737.66 and 16,091.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,520.93, 40,737.66 and 16,091.89 is: 22,206.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,520.93 : 40,737.66 = 16,091.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,520.93/40,737.66 = 16,091.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,520.93x = 40,737.66 × 16,091.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,520.93x = 655,545,943.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,545,943.58/29,520.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,206.14

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