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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,227.26, 40,335.93 and 16,651.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,227.26, 40,335.93 and 16,651.74 is: 22,980.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,227.26 : 40,335.93 = 16,651.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,227.26/40,335.93 = 16,651.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,227.26x = 40,335.93 × 16,651.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,227.26x = 671,663,419.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,663,419.02/29,227.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,980.72

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