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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,554.55, 40,784.49 and 16,125.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,554.55, 40,784.49 and 16,125.79 is: 22,253.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,554.55 : 40,784.49 = 16,125.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,554.55/40,784.49 = 16,125.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,554.55x = 40,784.49 × 16,125.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,554.55x = 657,682,121.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,682,121.00/29,554.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,253.16

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