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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,202.52, 40,299.06 and 16,627

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,202.52, 40,299.06 and 16,627 is: 22,945.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,202.52 : 40,299.06 = 16,627 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,202.52/40,299.06 = 16,627/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,202.52x = 40,299.06 × 16,627
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,202.52x = 670,052,470.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,052,470.62/29,202.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,945.02

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