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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,598.62, 40,846.99 and 16,170.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,598.62, 40,846.99 and 16,170.74 is: 22,316.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,598.62 : 40,846.99 = 16,170.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,598.62/40,846.99 = 16,170.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,598.62x = 40,846.99 × 16,170.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,598.62x = 660,525,810.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,525,810.41/29,598.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,316.11

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