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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,285.78, 40,404.54 and 16,537.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,285.78, 40,404.54 and 16,537.18 is: 22,815.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,285.78 : 40,404.54 = 16,537.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,285.78/40,404.54 = 16,537.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,285.78x = 40,404.54 × 16,537.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,285.78x = 668,177,150.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,177,150.80/29,285.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,815.75

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