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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,228.73, 40,325.97 and 16,480.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,228.73, 40,325.97 and 16,480.31 is: 22,737.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,228.73 : 40,325.97 = 16,480.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,228.73/40,325.97 = 16,480.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,228.73x = 40,325.97 × 16,480.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,228.73x = 664,584,404.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,584,404.25/29,228.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,737.37

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