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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,536.38, 40,759.61 and 16,107.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,536.38, 40,759.61 and 16,107.73 is: 22,228.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,536.38 : 40,759.61 = 16,107.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,536.38/40,759.61 = 16,107.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,536.38x = 40,759.61 × 16,107.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,536.38x = 656,544,610.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,544,610.35/29,536.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,228.34

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