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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,577.41, 40,817.74 and 16,149.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,577.41, 40,817.74 and 16,149.53 is: 22,286.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,577.41 : 40,817.74 = 16,149.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,577.41/40,817.74 = 16,149.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,577.41x = 40,817.74 × 16,149.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,577.41x = 659,187,378.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,187,378.33/29,577.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,286.86

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