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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,174.63, 40,268.27 and 16,606.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,174.63, 40,268.27 and 16,606.67 is: 22,921.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,174.63 : 40,268.27 = 16,606.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,174.63/40,268.27 = 16,606.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,174.63x = 40,268.27 × 16,606.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,174.63x = 668,721,711.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,721,711.54/29,174.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,921.35

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