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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,281.71, 40,409.91 and 16,537.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,281.71, 40,409.91 and 16,537.58 is: 22,822.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,281.71 : 40,409.91 = 16,537.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,281.71/40,409.91 = 16,537.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,281.71x = 40,409.91 × 16,537.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,281.71x = 668,281,917.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,281,917.37/29,281.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,822.50

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