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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,721.38, 41,015.46 and 16,292.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,721.38, 41,015.46 and 16,292.74 is: 22,483.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,721.38 : 41,015.46 = 16,292.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,721.38/41,015.46 = 16,292.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,721.38x = 41,015.46 × 16,292.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,721.38x = 668,254,225.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,254,225.76/29,721.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,483.96

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