Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,225.25, 40,330.85 and 16,650
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 29,225.25, 40,330.85 and 16,650 is: 22,977
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,225.25 : 40,330.85 = 16,650 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,225.25/40,330.85 = 16,650/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,225.25x = 40,330.85 × 16,650 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,225.25x = 671,508,569.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 671,508,569.25/29,225.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 22,977
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