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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,589.91, 40,834.83 and 16,161.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,589.91, 40,834.83 and 16,161.02 is: 22,302.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,589.91 : 40,834.83 = 16,161.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,589.91/40,834.83 = 16,161.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,589.91x = 40,834.83 × 16,161.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,589.91x = 659,932,513.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,932,513.89/29,589.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,302.62

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