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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,211.25, 40,311.53 and 16,637.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,211.25, 40,311.53 and 16,637.17 is: 22,959.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,211.25 : 40,311.53 = 16,637.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,211.25/40,311.53 = 16,637.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,211.25x = 40,311.53 × 16,637.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,211.25x = 670,669,694.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,669,694.38/29,211.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,959.29

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