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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,106.89, 40,166.96 and 16,186.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,106.89, 40,166.96 and 16,186.95 is: 22,337.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,106.89 : 40,166.96 = 16,186.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,106.89/40,166.96 = 16,186.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,106.89x = 40,166.96 × 16,186.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,106.89x = 650,180,492.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,180,492.24/29,106.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,337.69

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