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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,158.43, 40,235.51 and 16,412.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,158.43, 40,235.51 and 16,412.27 is: 22,647.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,158.43 : 40,235.51 = 16,412.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,158.43/40,235.51 = 16,412.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,158.43x = 40,235.51 × 16,412.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,158.43x = 660,355,893.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,355,893.56/29,158.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,647.17

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