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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,573.84, 40,812.82 and 16,145.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,573.84, 40,812.82 and 16,145.98 is: 22,281.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,573.84 : 40,812.82 = 16,145.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,573.84/40,812.82 = 16,145.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,573.84x = 40,812.82 × 16,145.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,573.84x = 658,962,833.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,962,833.07/29,573.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,281.95

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