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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,597.41, 40,844.27 and 16,169.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,597.41, 40,844.27 and 16,169.43 is: 22,313.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,597.41 : 40,844.27 = 16,169.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,597.41/40,844.27 = 16,169.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,597.41x = 40,844.27 × 16,169.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,597.41x = 660,428,605.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,428,605.09/29,597.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,313.73

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