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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,170.58, 40,255.05 and 16,595.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,170.58, 40,255.05 and 16,595.30 is: 22,901.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,170.58 : 40,255.05 = 16,595.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,170.58/40,255.05 = 16,595.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,170.58x = 40,255.05 × 16,595.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,170.58x = 668,044,631.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,044,631.27/29,170.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,901.31

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