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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,598.21, 40,846.52 and 16,170.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,598.21, 40,846.52 and 16,170.71 is: 22,316.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,598.21 : 40,846.52 = 16,170.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,598.21/40,846.52 = 16,170.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,598.21x = 40,846.52 × 16,170.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,598.21x = 660,517,250.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,517,250.69/29,598.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,316.12

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