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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,623.26, 40,878.80 and 16,195.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,623.26, 40,878.80 and 16,195.08 is: 22,348.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,623.26 : 40,878.80 = 16,195.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,623.26/40,878.80 = 16,195.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,623.26x = 40,878.80 × 16,195.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,623.26x = 662,035,436.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,035,436.30/29,623.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,348.50

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