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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,217, 40,319.46 and 16,649.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,217, 40,319.46 and 16,649.04 is: 22,975.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,217 : 40,319.46 = 16,649.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,217/40,319.46 = 16,649.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,217x = 40,319.46 × 16,649.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,217x = 671,280,302.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,280,302.32/29,217
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,975.68

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