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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,692.55, 40,973.96 and 16,261.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,692.55, 40,973.96 and 16,261.13 is: 22,439.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,692.55 : 40,973.96 = 16,261.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,692.55/40,973.96 = 16,261.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,692.55x = 40,973.96 × 16,261.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,692.55x = 666,282,604.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,282,604.00/29,692.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,439.39

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