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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,179.71, 40,267.98 and 16,606.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,179.71, 40,267.98 and 16,606.89 is: 22,917.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,179.71 : 40,267.98 = 16,606.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,179.71/40,267.98 = 16,606.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,179.71x = 40,267.98 × 16,606.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,179.71x = 668,725,914.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,725,914.38/29,179.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,917.50

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