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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,211.48, 40,315.73 and 16,467.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,211.48, 40,315.73 and 16,467.08 is: 22,726.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,211.48 : 40,315.73 = 16,467.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,211.48/40,315.73 = 16,467.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,211.48x = 40,315.73 × 16,467.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,211.48x = 663,882,067.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,882,067.25/29,211.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,726.75

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