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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,720.89, 41,014.74 and 16,292.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,720.89, 41,014.74 and 16,292.71 is: 22,483.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,720.89 : 41,014.74 = 16,292.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,720.89/41,014.74 = 16,292.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,720.89x = 41,014.74 × 16,292.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,720.89x = 668,241,264.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,241,264.55/29,720.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,483.89

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