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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,372.16, 40,533.84 and 16,626

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,372.16, 40,533.84 and 16,626 is: 22,944.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,372.16 : 40,533.84 = 16,626 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,372.16/40,533.84 = 16,626/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,372.16x = 40,533.84 × 16,626
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,372.16x = 673,915,623.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,915,623.84/29,372.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,944.03

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