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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,722.89, 41,017.50 and 16,294.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,722.89, 41,017.50 and 16,294.71 is: 22,486.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,722.89 : 41,017.50 = 16,294.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,722.89/41,017.50 = 16,294.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,722.89x = 41,017.50 × 16,294.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,722.89x = 668,368,267.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,368,267.43/29,722.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,486.65

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