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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,607.79, 40,858.88 and 16,179.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,607.79, 40,858.88 and 16,179.02 is: 22,327.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,607.79 : 40,858.88 = 16,179.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,607.79/40,858.88 = 16,179.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,607.79x = 40,858.88 × 16,179.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,607.79x = 661,056,532.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,056,532.01/29,607.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,327.11

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