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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,198.08, 40,293.84 and 16,624

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,198.08, 40,293.84 and 16,624 is: 22,941.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,198.08 : 40,293.84 = 16,624 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,198.08/40,293.84 = 16,624/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,198.08x = 40,293.84 × 16,624
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,198.08x = 669,844,796.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,844,796.16/29,198.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,941.40

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