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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,577.66, 40,815.33 and 16,146.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,577.66, 40,815.33 and 16,146.18 is: 22,280.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,577.66 : 40,815.33 = 16,146.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,577.66/40,815.33 = 16,146.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,577.66x = 40,815.33 × 16,146.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,577.66x = 659,011,664.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,011,664.94/29,577.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,280.72

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