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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,186.74, 40,273.65 and 16,437.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,186.74, 40,273.65 and 16,437.78 is: 22,681.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,186.74 : 40,273.65 = 16,437.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,186.74/40,273.65 = 16,437.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,186.74x = 40,273.65 × 16,437.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,186.74x = 662,009,398.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,009,398.50/29,186.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,681.85

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