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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,186.67, 40,277.46 and 16,439.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,186.67, 40,277.46 and 16,439.82 is: 22,686.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,186.67 : 40,277.46 = 16,439.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,186.67/40,277.46 = 16,439.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,186.67x = 40,277.46 × 16,439.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,186.67x = 662,154,192.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,154,192.46/29,186.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,686.87

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