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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,534.78, 40,757.49 and 16,106.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,534.78, 40,757.49 and 16,106.06 is: 22,226.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,534.78 : 40,757.49 = 16,106.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,534.78/40,757.49 = 16,106.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,534.78x = 40,757.49 × 16,106.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,534.78x = 656,442,375.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,442,375.60/29,534.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,226.08

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