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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,177.20, 40,264.70 and 16,601.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,177.20, 40,264.70 and 16,601.95 is: 22,910.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,177.20 : 40,264.70 = 16,601.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,177.20/40,264.70 = 16,601.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,177.20x = 40,264.70 × 16,601.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,177.20x = 668,472,536.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,472,536.17/29,177.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,910.78

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