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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,109, 40,160.34 and 16,360.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,109, 40,160.34 and 16,360.44 is: 22,571.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,109 : 40,160.34 = 16,360.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,109/40,160.34 = 16,360.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,109x = 40,160.34 × 16,360.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,109x = 657,040,832.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,040,832.95/29,109
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,571.74

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