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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,270.59, 40,383.46 and 16,522.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,270.59, 40,383.46 and 16,522.27 is: 22,795.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,270.59 : 40,383.46 = 16,522.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,270.59/40,383.46 = 16,522.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,270.59x = 40,383.46 × 16,522.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,270.59x = 667,226,287.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,226,287.39/29,270.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,795.11

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