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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,607.08, 40,856.48 and 16,177.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,607.08, 40,856.48 and 16,177.70 is: 22,324.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,607.08 : 40,856.48 = 16,177.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,607.08/40,856.48 = 16,177.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,607.08x = 40,856.48 × 16,177.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,607.08x = 660,963,876.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,963,876.50/29,607.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,324.52

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