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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,223.73, 40,319.07 and 16,475.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,223.73, 40,319.07 and 16,475.32 is: 22,730.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,223.73 : 40,319.07 = 16,475.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,223.73/40,319.07 = 16,475.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,223.73x = 40,319.07 × 16,475.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,223.73x = 664,269,378.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,269,378.76/29,223.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,730.48

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