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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,222.42, 40,317.09 and 16,638.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,222.42, 40,317.09 and 16,638.26 is: 22,955.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,222.42 : 40,317.09 = 16,638.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,222.42/40,317.09 = 16,638.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,222.42x = 40,317.09 × 16,638.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,222.42x = 670,806,225.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,806,225.86/29,222.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,955.19

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