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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,295.23, 40,429.90 and 16,550.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,295.23, 40,429.90 and 16,550.74 is: 22,841.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,295.23 : 40,429.90 = 16,550.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,295.23/40,429.90 = 16,550.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,295.23x = 40,429.90 × 16,550.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,295.23x = 669,144,834.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,144,834.35/29,295.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,841.43

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