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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,176.62, 40,263.80 and 16,601.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,176.62, 40,263.80 and 16,601.37 is: 22,909.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,176.62 : 40,263.80 = 16,601.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,176.62/40,263.80 = 16,601.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,176.62x = 40,263.80 × 16,601.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,176.62x = 668,434,158.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,434,158.40/29,176.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,909.92

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