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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,622.93, 40,879.53 and 16,194.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,622.93, 40,879.53 and 16,194.18 is: 22,347.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,622.93 : 40,879.53 = 16,194.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,622.93/40,879.53 = 16,194.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,622.93x = 40,879.53 × 16,194.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,622.93x = 662,010,467.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,010,467.14/29,622.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,347.91

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