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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,610.96, 40,861.91 and 16,182.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,610.96, 40,861.91 and 16,182.68 is: 22,331.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,610.96 : 40,861.91 = 16,182.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,610.96/40,861.91 = 16,182.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,610.96x = 40,861.91 × 16,182.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,610.96x = 661,254,928.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,254,928.50/29,610.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,331.42

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