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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,546.54, 40,774.34 and 16,118.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,546.54, 40,774.34 and 16,118.09 is: 22,243.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,546.54 : 40,774.34 = 16,118.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,546.54/40,774.34 = 16,118.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,546.54x = 40,774.34 × 16,118.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,546.54x = 657,204,197.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,204,197.35/29,546.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,243.02

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