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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,533.61, 40,755.65 and 16,105.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,533.61, 40,755.65 and 16,105.13 is: 22,224.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,533.61 : 40,755.65 = 16,105.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,533.61/40,755.65 = 16,105.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,533.61x = 40,755.65 × 16,105.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,533.61x = 656,374,757.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,374,757.18/29,533.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,224.67

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