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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,405, 40,578.90 and 16,157

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,405, 40,578.90 and 16,157 is: 22,296.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,405 : 40,578.90 = 16,157 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,405/40,578.90 = 16,157/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,405x = 40,578.90 × 16,157
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,405x = 655,633,287.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,633,287.30/29,405
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,296.66

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