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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,716.52, 41,009.28 and 16,289.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,716.52, 41,009.28 and 16,289.06 is: 22,479.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,716.52 : 41,009.28 = 16,289.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,716.52/41,009.28 = 16,289.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,716.52x = 41,009.28 × 16,289.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,716.52x = 668,002,622.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,002,622.48/29,716.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,479.17

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