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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,527, 40,747.26 and 16,279

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,527, 40,747.26 and 16,279 is: 22,465.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,527 : 40,747.26 = 16,279 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,527/40,747.26 = 16,279/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,527x = 40,747.26 × 16,279
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,527x = 663,324,645.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,324,645.54/29,527
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,465.02

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