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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,223.23, 40,318.38 and 16,474.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,223.23, 40,318.38 and 16,474.82 is: 22,729.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,223.23 : 40,318.38 = 16,474.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,223.23/40,318.38 = 16,474.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,223.23x = 40,318.38 × 16,474.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,223.23x = 664,237,851.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,237,851.60/29,223.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,729.79

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