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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,533.41, 40,754.61 and 16,104.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,533.41, 40,754.61 and 16,104.69 is: 22,223.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,533.41 : 40,754.61 = 16,104.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,533.41/40,754.61 = 16,104.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,533.41x = 40,754.61 × 16,104.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,533.41x = 656,340,360.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,340,360.12/29,533.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,223.66

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