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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,268.44, 40,386.36 and 16,347.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,268.44, 40,386.36 and 16,347.86 is: 22,557.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,268.44 : 40,386.36 = 16,347.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,268.44/40,386.36 = 16,347.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,268.44x = 40,386.36 × 16,347.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,268.44x = 660,230,570.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,230,570.01/29,268.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,557.77

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