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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,555.96, 40,788.26 and 16,127.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,555.96, 40,788.26 and 16,127.97 is: 22,257.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,555.96 : 40,788.26 = 16,127.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,555.96/40,788.26 = 16,127.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,555.96x = 40,788.26 × 16,127.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,555.96x = 657,831,752.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,831,752.99/29,555.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,257.16

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