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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,437.64, 40,623.38 and 16,189.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,437.64, 40,623.38 and 16,189.64 is: 22,341.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,437.64 : 40,623.38 = 16,189.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,437.64/40,623.38 = 16,189.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,437.64x = 40,623.38 × 16,189.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,437.64x = 657,677,897.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,677,897.78/29,437.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,341.39

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