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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,225.25 : 40,330.85 = 16,650 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,225.25/40,330.85 = 16,650/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,225.25x = 40,330.85 × 16,650
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,225.25x = 671,508,569.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,508,569.25/29,225.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,977

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