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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,190.89, 40,285.47 and 16,615.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,190.89, 40,285.47 and 16,615.64 is: 22,930.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,190.89 : 40,285.47 = 16,615.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,190.89/40,285.47 = 16,615.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,190.89x = 40,285.47 × 16,615.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,190.89x = 669,368,665.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,368,665.32/29,190.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,930.74

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