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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,231.03, 40,339.24 and 16,484.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,231.03, 40,339.24 and 16,484.82 is: 22,749.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,231.03 : 40,339.24 = 16,484.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,231.03/40,339.24 = 16,484.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,231.03x = 40,339.24 × 16,484.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,231.03x = 664,984,964.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,984,964.22/29,231.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,749.29

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