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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,222.89, 40,327.58 and 16,647.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,222.89, 40,327.58 and 16,647.64 is: 22,973.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,222.89 : 40,327.58 = 16,647.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,222.89/40,327.58 = 16,647.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,222.89x = 40,327.58 × 16,647.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,222.89x = 671,358,974.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,358,974.71/29,222.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,973.74

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