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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,713.40, 41,002.98 and 16,282.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,713.40, 41,002.98 and 16,282.28 is: 22,468.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,713.40 : 41,002.98 = 16,282.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,713.40/41,002.98 = 16,282.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,713.40x = 41,002.98 × 16,282.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,713.40x = 667,622,001.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,622,001.19/29,713.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,468.72

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