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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,171.46, 40,256.52 and 16,596.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,171.46, 40,256.52 and 16,596.24 is: 22,902.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,171.46 : 40,256.52 = 16,596.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,171.46/40,256.52 = 16,596.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,171.46x = 40,256.52 × 16,596.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,171.46x = 668,106,867.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,106,867.48/29,171.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,902.76

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