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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,717.84, 41,011.62 and 16,289.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,717.84, 41,011.62 and 16,289.09 is: 22,479.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,717.84 : 41,011.62 = 16,289.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,717.84/41,011.62 = 16,289.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,717.84x = 41,011.62 × 16,289.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,717.84x = 668,041,764.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,041,764.17/29,717.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,479.49

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