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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,627.15, 40,883.81 and 16,195.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,627.15, 40,883.81 and 16,195.73 is: 22,349.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,627.15 : 40,883.81 = 16,195.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,627.15/40,883.81 = 16,195.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,627.15x = 40,883.81 × 16,195.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,627.15x = 662,142,862.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,142,862.73/29,627.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,349.20

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