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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,577, 40,816.26 and 16,329

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,577, 40,816.26 and 16,329 is: 22,534.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,577 : 40,816.26 = 16,329 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,577/40,816.26 = 16,329/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,577x = 40,816.26 × 16,329
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,577x = 666,488,709.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,488,709.54/29,577
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,534.02

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