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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,187.08, 40,278.66 and 16,613

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,187.08, 40,278.66 and 16,613 is: 22,926.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,187.08 : 40,278.66 = 16,613 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,187.08/40,278.66 = 16,613/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,187.08x = 40,278.66 × 16,613
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,187.08x = 669,149,378.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,149,378.58/29,187.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,926.22

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