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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,364.76, 40,522.26 and 16,618.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,364.76, 40,522.26 and 16,618.36 is: 22,932.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,364.76 : 40,522.26 = 16,618.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,364.76/40,522.26 = 16,618.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,364.76x = 40,522.26 × 16,618.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,364.76x = 673,413,504.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,413,504.69/29,364.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,932.71

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