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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,627.46, 40,885.92 and 16,198.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,627.46, 40,885.92 and 16,198.74 is: 22,354.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,627.46 : 40,885.92 = 16,198.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,627.46/40,885.92 = 16,198.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,627.46x = 40,885.92 × 16,198.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,627.46x = 662,300,387.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,300,387.74/29,627.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,354.27

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