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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,187.68, 40,279.18 and 16,612.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,187.68, 40,279.18 and 16,612.42 is: 22,925.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,187.68 : 40,279.18 = 16,612.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,187.68/40,279.18 = 16,612.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,187.68x = 40,279.18 × 16,612.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,187.68x = 669,134,655.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,134,655.42/29,187.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,925.24

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