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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,127.72, 40,197.72 and 16,384.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,127.72, 40,197.72 and 16,384.92 is: 22,612.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,127.72 : 40,197.72 = 16,384.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,127.72/40,197.72 = 16,384.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,127.72x = 40,197.72 × 16,384.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,127.72x = 658,636,426.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,636,426.38/29,127.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,612.01

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