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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,189.89, 40,286.46 and 16,444.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,189.89, 40,286.46 and 16,444.27 is: 22,695.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,189.89 : 40,286.46 = 16,444.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,189.89/40,286.46 = 16,444.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,189.89x = 40,286.46 × 16,444.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,189.89x = 662,481,425.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,481,425.58/29,189.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,695.58

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