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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,617.53, 40,870.97 and 16,189.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,617.53, 40,870.97 and 16,189.26 is: 22,340.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,617.53 : 40,870.97 = 16,189.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,617.53/40,870.97 = 16,189.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,617.53x = 40,870.97 × 16,189.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,617.53x = 661,670,678.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,670,678.84/29,617.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,340.51

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