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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,225.61, 40,330.74 and 16,478.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,225.61, 40,330.74 and 16,478.82 is: 22,740.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,225.61 : 40,330.74 = 16,478.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,225.61/40,330.74 = 16,478.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,225.61x = 40,330.74 × 16,478.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,225.61x = 664,603,004.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,603,004.93/29,225.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,740.43

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