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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,405, 40,581.46 and 16,159.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,405, 40,581.46 and 16,159.56 is: 22,301.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,405 : 40,581.46 = 16,159.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,405/40,581.46 = 16,159.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,405x = 40,581.46 × 16,159.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,405x = 655,778,537.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,778,537.76/29,405
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,301.60

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