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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,200.08, 40,296.60 and 16,626

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,200.08, 40,296.60 and 16,626 is: 22,944.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,200.08 : 40,296.60 = 16,626 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,200.08/40,296.60 = 16,626/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,200.08x = 40,296.60 × 16,626
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,200.08x = 669,971,271.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,971,271.60/29,200.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,944.16

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