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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,222.97, 40,326.89 and 16,476.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,222.97, 40,326.89 and 16,476.04 is: 22,736.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,222.97 : 40,326.89 = 16,476.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,222.97/40,326.89 = 16,476.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,222.97x = 40,326.89 × 16,476.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,222.97x = 664,427,395.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,427,395.74/29,222.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,736.48

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