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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,127.25, 40,195.62 and 16,552

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,127.25, 40,195.62 and 16,552 is: 22,841.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,127.25 : 40,195.62 = 16,552 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,127.25/40,195.62 = 16,552/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,127.25x = 40,195.62 × 16,552
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,127.25x = 665,317,902.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,317,902.24/29,127.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,841.77

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