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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,199.07, 40,294.76 and 16,623.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,199.07, 40,294.76 and 16,623.82 is: 22,940.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,199.07 : 40,294.76 = 16,623.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,199.07/40,294.76 = 16,623.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,199.07x = 40,294.76 × 16,623.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,199.07x = 669,852,754.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,852,754.06/29,199.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,940.89

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