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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,167.26, 40,246.77 and 16,418.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,167.26, 40,246.77 and 16,418.25 is: 22,654.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,167.26 : 40,246.77 = 16,418.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,167.26/40,246.77 = 16,418.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,167.26x = 40,246.77 × 16,418.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,167.26x = 660,781,531.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,781,531.55/29,167.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,654.91

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