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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,171.52, 40,252.64 and 16,594.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,171.52, 40,252.64 and 16,594.88 is: 22,898.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,171.52 : 40,252.64 = 16,594.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,171.52/40,252.64 = 16,594.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,171.52x = 40,252.64 × 16,594.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,171.52x = 667,987,730.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,987,730.48/29,171.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,898.63

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