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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,195.55, 40,281.53 and 16,444.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,195.55, 40,281.53 and 16,444.27 is: 22,688.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,195.55 : 40,281.53 = 16,444.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,195.55/40,281.53 = 16,444.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,195.55x = 40,281.53 × 16,444.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,195.55x = 662,400,323.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,400,323.46/29,195.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,688.40

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