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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,717.65, 41,010.19 and 16,289.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,717.65, 41,010.19 and 16,289.47 is: 22,479.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,717.65 : 41,010.19 = 16,289.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,717.65/41,010.19 = 16,289.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,717.65x = 41,010.19 × 16,289.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,717.65x = 668,034,259.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,034,259.70/29,717.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,479.38

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