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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,537.19, 40,762.31 and 16,109.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,537.19, 40,762.31 and 16,109.19 is: 22,231.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,537.19 : 40,762.31 = 16,109.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,537.19/40,762.31 = 16,109.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,537.19x = 40,762.31 × 16,109.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,537.19x = 656,647,716.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,647,716.08/29,537.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,231.22

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