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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,599.58, 40,846.74 and 16,170.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,599.58, 40,846.74 and 16,170.89 is: 22,315.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,599.58 : 40,846.74 = 16,170.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,599.58/40,846.74 = 16,170.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,599.58x = 40,846.74 × 16,170.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,599.58x = 660,528,217.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,528,217.99/29,599.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,315.46

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