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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,223.70, 40,327.89 and 16,476.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,223.70, 40,327.89 and 16,476.77 is: 22,737.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,223.70 : 40,327.89 = 16,476.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,223.70/40,327.89 = 16,476.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,223.70x = 40,327.89 × 16,476.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,223.70x = 664,473,272.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,473,272.98/29,223.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,737.48

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