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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,176.73, 40,264.13 and 16,602.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,176.73, 40,264.13 and 16,602.29 is: 22,911.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,176.73 : 40,264.13 = 16,602.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,176.73/40,264.13 = 16,602.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,176.73x = 40,264.13 × 16,602.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,176.73x = 668,476,762.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,476,762.86/29,176.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,911.30

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