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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,554.85, 40,785.91 and 16,126.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,554.85, 40,785.91 and 16,126.27 is: 22,254.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,554.85 : 40,785.91 = 16,126.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,554.85/40,785.91 = 16,126.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,554.85x = 40,785.91 × 16,126.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,554.85x = 657,724,454.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,724,454.58/29,554.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,254.36

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