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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,191.68, 40,284.36 and 16,444.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,191.68, 40,284.36 and 16,444.82 is: 22,693.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,191.68 : 40,284.36 = 16,444.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,191.68/40,284.36 = 16,444.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,191.68x = 40,284.36 × 16,444.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,191.68x = 662,469,049.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,469,049.02/29,191.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,693.76

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