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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,163.56, 40,245.36 and 16,588.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,163.56, 40,245.36 and 16,588.28 is: 22,891.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,163.56 : 40,245.36 = 16,588.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,163.56/40,245.36 = 16,588.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,163.56x = 40,245.36 × 16,588.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,163.56x = 667,601,300.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,601,300.38/29,163.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,891.63

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