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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,545.61, 40,773.24 and 16,117.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,545.61, 40,773.24 and 16,117.15 is: 22,241.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,545.61 : 40,773.24 = 16,117.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,545.61/40,773.24 = 16,117.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,545.61x = 40,773.24 × 16,117.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,545.61x = 657,148,582.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,148,582.25/29,545.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,241.83

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