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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,607.64, 40,861.38 and 16,180.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,607.64, 40,861.38 and 16,180.94 is: 22,331.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,607.64 : 40,861.38 = 16,180.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,607.64/40,861.38 = 16,180.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,607.64x = 40,861.38 × 16,180.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,607.64x = 661,175,538.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,175,538.10/29,607.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,331.25

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