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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,723.19, 41,017.77 and 16,294.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,723.19, 41,017.77 and 16,294.44 is: 22,486.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,723.19 : 41,017.77 = 16,294.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,723.19/41,017.77 = 16,294.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,723.19x = 41,017.77 × 16,294.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,723.19x = 668,361,592.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,361,592.20/29,723.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,486.20

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