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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,292.79, 40,421.16 and 16,369.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,292.79, 40,421.16 and 16,369.68 is: 22,588.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,292.79 : 40,421.16 = 16,369.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,292.79/40,421.16 = 16,369.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,292.79x = 40,421.16 × 16,369.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,292.79x = 661,681,378.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,681,378.64/29,292.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,588.54

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