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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,567.61, 40,804.29 and 16,139.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,567.61, 40,804.29 and 16,139.66 is: 22,273.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,567.61 : 40,804.29 = 16,139.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,567.61/40,804.29 = 16,139.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,567.61x = 40,804.29 × 16,139.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,567.61x = 658,567,163.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,567,163.12/29,567.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,273.26

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