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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,294.61, 40,430.11 and 16,548.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,294.61, 40,430.11 and 16,548.33 is: 22,838.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,294.61 : 40,430.11 = 16,548.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,294.61/40,430.11 = 16,548.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,294.61x = 40,430.11 × 16,548.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,294.61x = 669,050,776.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,050,776.82/29,294.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,838.70

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