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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,223.20, 40,327.92 and 16,650.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,223.20, 40,327.92 and 16,650.08 is: 22,977.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,223.20 : 40,327.92 = 16,650.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,223.20/40,327.92 = 16,650.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,223.20x = 40,327.92 × 16,650.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,223.20x = 671,463,094.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,463,094.23/29,223.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,977.06

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