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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,160.92, 40,241.70 and 16,414.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,160.92, 40,241.70 and 16,414.04 is: 22,651.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,160.92 : 40,241.70 = 16,414.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,160.92/40,241.70 = 16,414.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,160.92x = 40,241.70 × 16,414.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,160.92x = 660,528,873.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,528,873.47/29,160.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,651.17

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