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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,170.49, 40,254.35 and 16,424.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,170.49, 40,254.35 and 16,424.33 is: 22,665.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,170.49 : 40,254.35 = 16,424.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,170.49/40,254.35 = 16,424.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,170.49x = 40,254.35 × 16,424.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,170.49x = 661,150,646.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,150,646.21/29,170.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,665.05

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