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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,607.85, 40,858.34 and 16,178.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,607.85, 40,858.34 and 16,178.81 is: 22,326.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,607.85 : 40,858.34 = 16,178.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,607.85/40,858.34 = 16,178.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,607.85x = 40,858.34 × 16,178.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,607.85x = 661,039,319.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,039,319.78/29,607.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,326.49

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