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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,187.51, 40,276.49 and 16,440

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,187.51, 40,276.49 and 16,440 is: 22,685.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,187.51 : 40,276.49 = 16,440 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,187.51/40,276.49 = 16,440/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,187.51x = 40,276.49 × 16,440
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,187.51x = 662,145,413.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,145,413.40/29,187.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,685.92

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