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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,225.81, 40,334.09 and 16,481.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,225.81, 40,334.09 and 16,481.45 is: 22,745.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,225.81 : 40,334.09 = 16,481.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,225.81/40,334.09 = 16,481.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,225.81x = 40,334.09 × 16,481.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,225.81x = 664,764,003.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,764,003.55/29,225.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,745.79

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