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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,535.95, 40,759.67 and 16,107.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,535.95, 40,759.67 and 16,107.30 is: 22,228.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,535.95 : 40,759.67 = 16,107.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,535.95/40,759.67 = 16,107.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,535.95x = 40,759.67 × 16,107.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,535.95x = 656,528,232.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,528,232.59/29,535.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,228.11

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