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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,165.08, 40,247.72 and 16,589.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,165.08, 40,247.72 and 16,589.82 is: 22,893.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,165.08 : 40,247.72 = 16,589.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,165.08/40,247.72 = 16,589.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,165.08x = 40,247.72 × 16,589.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,165.08x = 667,702,430.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,702,430.21/29,165.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,893.90

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