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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,625.59, 40,882.85 and 16,196.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,625.59, 40,882.85 and 16,196.53 is: 22,350.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,625.59 : 40,882.85 = 16,196.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,625.59/40,882.85 = 16,196.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,625.59x = 40,882.85 × 16,196.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,625.59x = 662,160,306.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,160,306.51/29,625.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,350.96

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