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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,224.68, 40,329.24 and 16,477.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,224.68, 40,329.24 and 16,477.74 is: 22,738.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,224.68 : 40,329.24 = 16,477.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,224.68/40,329.24 = 16,477.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,224.68x = 40,329.24 × 16,477.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,224.68x = 664,534,731.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,534,731.12/29,224.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,738.82

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