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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,599.99, 40,847.29 and 16,171.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,599.99, 40,847.29 and 16,171.29 is: 22,316.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,599.99 : 40,847.29 = 16,171.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,599.99/40,847.29 = 16,171.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,599.99x = 40,847.29 × 16,171.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,599.99x = 660,553,331.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,553,331.88/29,599.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,316.00

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