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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,225.63, 40,335.32 and 16,481.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,225.63, 40,335.32 and 16,481.43 is: 22,746.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,225.63 : 40,335.32 = 16,481.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,225.63/40,335.32 = 16,481.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,225.63x = 40,335.32 × 16,481.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,225.63x = 664,783,670.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,783,670.70/29,225.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,746.60

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