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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,228.63, 40,339.46 and 16,484.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,228.63, 40,339.46 and 16,484.43 is: 22,750.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,228.63 : 40,339.46 = 16,484.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,228.63/40,339.46 = 16,484.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,228.63x = 40,339.46 × 16,484.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,228.63x = 664,973,004.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,973,004.61/29,228.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,750.74

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