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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,626.67, 40,884.71 and 16,197.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,626.67, 40,884.71 and 16,197.90 is: 22,353.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,626.67 : 40,884.71 = 16,197.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,626.67/40,884.71 = 16,197.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,626.67x = 40,884.71 × 16,197.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,626.67x = 662,246,363.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,246,363.12/29,626.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,353.05

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