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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,169.08, 40,252.98 and 16,593.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,169.08, 40,252.98 and 16,593.80 is: 22,899.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,169.08 : 40,252.98 = 16,593.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,169.08/40,252.98 = 16,593.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,169.08x = 40,252.98 × 16,593.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,169.08x = 667,949,899.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,949,899.52/29,169.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,899.24

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