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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,377.61, 40,546.28 and 16,631.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,377.61, 40,546.28 and 16,631.52 is: 22,954.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,377.61 : 40,546.28 = 16,631.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,377.61/40,546.28 = 16,631.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,377.61x = 40,546.28 × 16,631.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,377.61x = 674,346,266.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,346,266.75/29,377.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,954.43

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