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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,618.79, 40,873.83 and 16,190.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,618.79, 40,873.83 and 16,190.06 is: 22,342.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,618.79 : 40,873.83 = 16,190.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,618.79/40,873.83 = 16,190.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,618.79x = 40,873.83 × 16,190.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,618.79x = 661,749,555.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,749,555.76/29,618.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,342.22

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