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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,181.30, 40,270.02 and 16,606.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,181.30, 40,270.02 and 16,606.08 is: 22,916.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,181.30 : 40,270.02 = 16,606.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,181.30/40,270.02 = 16,606.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,181.30x = 40,270.02 × 16,606.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,181.30x = 668,727,173.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,727,173.72/29,181.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,916.29

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