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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,549.63, 40,778.58 and 16,121.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,549.63, 40,778.58 and 16,121.16 is: 22,247.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,549.63 : 40,778.58 = 16,121.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,549.63/40,778.58 = 16,121.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,549.63x = 40,778.58 × 16,121.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,549.63x = 657,398,012.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,398,012.75/29,549.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,247.25

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