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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,577.84, 40,817.44 and 16,149.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,577.84, 40,817.44 and 16,149.28 is: 22,286.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,577.84 : 40,817.44 = 16,149.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,577.84/40,817.44 = 16,149.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,577.84x = 40,817.44 × 16,149.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,577.84x = 659,172,267.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,172,267.44/29,577.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,286.02

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