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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,718.09, 41,011.97 and 16,289.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,718.09, 41,011.97 and 16,289.35 is: 22,479.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,718.09 : 41,011.97 = 16,289.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,718.09/41,011.97 = 16,289.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,718.09x = 41,011.97 × 16,289.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,718.09x = 668,058,047.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,058,047.01/29,718.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,479.85

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