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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,194.08, 40,282.56 and 16,445.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,194.08, 40,282.56 and 16,445.28 is: 22,691.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,194.08 : 40,282.56 = 16,445.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,194.08/40,282.56 = 16,445.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,194.08x = 40,282.56 × 16,445.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,194.08x = 662,457,978.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,457,978.32/29,194.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,691.52

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