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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,545.52, 40,773.59 and 16,117

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,545.52, 40,773.59 and 16,117 is: 22,241.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,545.52 : 40,773.59 = 16,117 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,545.52/40,773.59 = 16,117/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,545.52x = 40,773.59 × 16,117
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,545.52x = 657,147,869.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,147,869.45/29,545.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,241.88

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