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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,726.16, 41,021.92 and 16,297.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,726.16, 41,021.92 and 16,297.98 is: 22,491.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,726.16 : 41,021.92 = 16,297.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,726.16/41,021.92 = 16,297.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,726.16x = 41,021.92 × 16,297.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,726.16x = 668,574,431.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,574,431.72/29,726.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,491.11

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