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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,193.50, 40,287.08 and 16,618.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,193.50, 40,287.08 and 16,618.25 is: 22,933.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,193.50 : 40,287.08 = 16,618.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,193.50/40,287.08 = 16,618.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,193.50x = 40,287.08 × 16,618.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,193.50x = 669,500,767.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,500,767.21/29,193.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,933.21

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