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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,171.22, 40,256.73 and 16,595.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,171.22, 40,256.73 and 16,595.88 is: 22,902.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,171.22 : 40,256.73 = 16,595.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,171.22/40,256.73 = 16,595.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,171.22x = 40,256.73 × 16,595.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,171.22x = 668,095,860.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,095,860.27/29,171.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,902.57

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