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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,597.31, 40,844.88 and 16,169.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,597.31, 40,844.88 and 16,169.13 is: 22,313.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,597.31 : 40,844.88 = 16,169.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,597.31/40,844.88 = 16,169.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,597.31x = 40,844.88 × 16,169.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,597.31x = 660,426,174.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,426,174.55/29,597.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,313.72

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