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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,192.63, 40,285.87 and 16,617.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,192.63, 40,285.87 and 16,617.38 is: 22,932.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,192.63 : 40,285.87 = 16,617.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,192.63/40,285.87 = 16,617.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,192.63x = 40,285.87 × 16,617.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,192.63x = 669,445,367.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,445,367.45/29,192.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,932.00

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