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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,154.96, 40,233.96 and 16,579.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,154.96, 40,233.96 and 16,579.44 is: 22,879.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,154.96 : 40,233.96 = 16,579.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,154.96/40,233.96 = 16,579.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,154.96x = 40,233.96 × 16,579.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,154.96x = 667,056,525.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,056,525.78/29,154.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,879.69

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