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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,546.21, 40,774.03 and 16,117.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,546.21, 40,774.03 and 16,117.52 is: 22,242.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,546.21 : 40,774.03 = 16,117.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,546.21/40,774.03 = 16,117.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,546.21x = 40,774.03 × 16,117.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,546.21x = 657,176,244.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,176,244.01/29,546.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,242.32

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