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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,170.08, 40,254.36 and 16,594.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,170.08, 40,254.36 and 16,594.80 is: 22,900.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,170.08 : 40,254.36 = 16,594.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,170.08/40,254.36 = 16,594.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,170.08x = 40,254.36 × 16,594.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,170.08x = 668,013,053.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,013,053.33/29,170.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,900.62

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