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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,604.63, 40,853.79 and 16,175.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,604.63, 40,853.79 and 16,175.97 is: 22,322.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,604.63 : 40,853.79 = 16,175.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,604.63/40,853.79 = 16,175.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,604.63x = 40,853.79 × 16,175.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,604.63x = 660,849,681.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,849,681.43/29,604.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,322.51

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