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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,168.56, 40,252.68 and 16,593.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,168.56, 40,252.68 and 16,593.52 is: 22,899.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,168.56 : 40,252.68 = 16,593.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,168.56/40,252.68 = 16,593.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,168.56x = 40,252.68 × 16,593.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,168.56x = 667,933,650.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,933,650.63/29,168.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,899.10

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