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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,577.73, 40,816.67 and 16,149.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,577.73, 40,816.67 and 16,149.09 is: 22,285.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,577.73 : 40,816.67 = 16,149.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,577.73/40,816.67 = 16,149.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,577.73x = 40,816.67 × 16,149.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,577.73x = 659,152,077.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,152,077.33/29,577.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,285.42

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