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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,159.96, 40,230.69 and 16,410.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,159.96, 40,230.69 and 16,410.56 is: 22,640.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,159.96 : 40,230.69 = 16,410.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,159.96/40,230.69 = 16,410.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,159.96x = 40,230.69 × 16,410.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,159.96x = 660,208,152.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,208,152.09/29,159.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,640.91

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