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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,573.67, 40,812.62 and 16,145.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,573.67, 40,812.62 and 16,145.64 is: 22,281.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,573.67 : 40,812.62 = 16,145.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,573.67/40,812.62 = 16,145.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,573.67x = 40,812.62 × 16,145.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,573.67x = 658,945,869.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,945,869.98/29,573.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,281.50

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