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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,225.76, 40,333.86 and 16,650.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,225.76, 40,333.86 and 16,650.24 is: 22,978.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,225.76 : 40,333.86 = 16,650.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,225.76/40,333.86 = 16,650.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,225.76x = 40,333.86 × 16,650.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,225.76x = 671,568,449.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,568,449.13/29,225.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,978.65

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