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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,112.59, 40,178.73 and 16,193.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,112.59, 40,178.73 and 16,193.18 is: 22,348.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,112.59 : 40,178.73 = 16,193.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,112.59/40,178.73 = 16,193.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,112.59x = 40,178.73 × 16,193.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,112.59x = 650,621,206.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,621,206.17/29,112.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,348.45

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