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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,597.91, 40,844.45 and 16,169.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,597.91, 40,844.45 and 16,169.23 is: 22,313.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,597.91 : 40,844.45 = 16,169.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,597.91/40,844.45 = 16,169.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,597.91x = 40,844.45 × 16,169.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,597.91x = 660,423,244.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,423,244.59/29,597.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,313.17

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