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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,228.31, 40,335.98 and 16,652.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,228.31, 40,335.98 and 16,652.25 is: 22,980.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,228.31 : 40,335.98 = 16,652.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,228.31/40,335.98 = 16,652.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,228.31x = 40,335.98 × 16,652.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,228.31x = 671,684,739.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,684,739.69/29,228.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,980.62

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