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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,168.84, 40,252.56 and 16,422.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,168.84, 40,252.56 and 16,422.03 is: 22,662.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,168.84 : 40,252.56 = 16,422.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,168.84/40,252.56 = 16,422.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,168.84x = 40,252.56 × 16,422.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,168.84x = 661,028,747.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,028,747.90/29,168.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,662.16

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