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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,531.96, 40,753.60 and 16,103.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,531.96, 40,753.60 and 16,103.32 is: 22,222.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,531.96 : 40,753.60 = 16,103.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,531.96/40,753.60 = 16,103.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,531.96x = 40,753.60 × 16,103.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,531.96x = 656,268,261.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,268,261.95/29,531.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,222.31

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