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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,615.63, 40,868.46 and 16,186.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,615.63, 40,868.46 and 16,186.78 is: 22,337.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,615.63 : 40,868.46 = 16,186.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,615.63/40,868.46 = 16,186.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,615.63x = 40,868.46 × 16,186.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,615.63x = 661,528,485.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,528,485.68/29,615.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,337.14

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