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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,196.55, 40,282.90 and 16,445.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,196.55, 40,282.90 and 16,445.27 is: 22,689.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,196.55 : 40,282.90 = 16,445.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,196.55/40,282.90 = 16,445.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,196.55x = 40,282.90 × 16,445.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,196.55x = 662,463,166.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,463,166.88/29,196.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,689.78

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