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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,183.13, 40,272.89 and 16,607.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,183.13, 40,272.89 and 16,607.88 is: 22,918.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,183.13 : 40,272.89 = 16,607.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,183.13/40,272.89 = 16,607.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,183.13x = 40,272.89 × 16,607.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,183.13x = 668,847,324.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,847,324.37/29,183.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,918.97

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