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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,592.41, 40,835.88 and 16,160.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,592.41, 40,835.88 and 16,160.99 is: 22,301.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,592.41 : 40,835.88 = 16,160.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,592.41/40,835.88 = 16,160.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,592.41x = 40,835.88 × 16,160.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,592.41x = 659,948,044.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,948,044.14/29,592.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,301.26

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