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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,127.26, 40,195.24 and 16,382.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,127.26, 40,195.24 and 16,382.54 is: 22,607.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,127.26 : 40,195.24 = 16,382.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,127.26/40,195.24 = 16,382.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,127.26x = 40,195.24 × 16,382.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,127.26x = 658,500,186.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,500,186.64/29,127.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,607.69

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