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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,546.61, 40,774.62 and 16,118.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,546.61, 40,774.62 and 16,118.15 is: 22,243.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,546.61 : 40,774.62 = 16,118.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,546.61/40,774.62 = 16,118.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,546.61x = 40,774.62 × 16,118.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,546.61x = 657,211,441.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,211,441.35/29,546.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,243.21

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