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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,563.94, 40,798.05 and 16,134.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,563.94, 40,798.05 and 16,134.92 is: 22,266.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,563.94 : 40,798.05 = 16,134.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,563.94/40,798.05 = 16,134.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,563.94x = 40,798.05 × 16,134.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,563.94x = 658,273,272.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,273,272.91/29,563.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,266.09

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