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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,161.28, 40,239.84 and 16,585.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,161.28, 40,239.84 and 16,585.60 is: 22,886.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,161.28 : 40,239.84 = 16,585.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,161.28/40,239.84 = 16,585.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,161.28x = 40,239.84 × 16,585.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,161.28x = 667,401,890.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,401,890.30/29,161.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,886.58

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