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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,333.98, 40,475.59 and 16,583.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,333.98, 40,475.59 and 16,583.77 is: 22,882.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,333.98 : 40,475.59 = 16,583.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,333.98/40,475.59 = 16,583.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,333.98x = 40,475.59 × 16,583.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,333.98x = 671,237,875.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,237,875.17/29,333.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,882.60

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