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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,164.54, 40,250.91 and 16,586.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,164.54, 40,250.91 and 16,586.86 is: 22,892.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,164.54 : 40,250.91 = 16,586.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,164.54/40,250.91 = 16,586.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,164.54x = 40,250.91 × 16,586.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,164.54x = 667,636,209.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,636,209.04/29,164.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,892.05

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