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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,215.98, 40,321.94 and 16,471.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,215.98, 40,321.94 and 16,471.58 is: 22,732.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,215.98 : 40,321.94 = 16,471.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,215.98/40,321.94 = 16,471.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,215.98x = 40,321.94 × 16,471.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,215.98x = 664,165,776.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,165,776.50/29,215.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,732.96

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