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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,101.68, 40,158.18 and 16,524

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,101.68, 40,158.18 and 16,524 is: 22,801.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,101.68 : 40,158.18 = 16,524 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,101.68/40,158.18 = 16,524/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,101.68x = 40,158.18 × 16,524
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,101.68x = 663,573,766.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,573,766.32/29,101.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,801.91

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