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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,725.77, 41,021.56 and 16,296.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,725.77, 41,021.56 and 16,296.74 is: 22,489.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,725.77 : 41,021.56 = 16,296.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,725.77/41,021.56 = 16,296.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,725.77x = 41,021.56 × 16,296.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,725.77x = 668,517,411.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,517,411.12/29,725.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,489.49

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