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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,725.52, 41,021.68 and 16,298

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,725.52, 41,021.68 and 16,298 is: 22,491.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,725.52 : 41,021.68 = 16,298 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,725.52/41,021.68 = 16,298/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,725.52x = 41,021.68 × 16,298
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,725.52x = 668,571,340.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,571,340.64/29,725.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,491.49

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