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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,717.67, 41,010.93 and 16,288.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,717.67, 41,010.93 and 16,288.14 is: 22,477.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,717.67 : 41,010.93 = 16,288.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,717.67/41,010.93 = 16,288.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,717.67x = 41,010.93 × 16,288.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,717.67x = 667,991,769.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,991,769.37/29,717.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,477.93

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