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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,726.52, 41,022.59 and 16,297.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,726.52, 41,022.59 and 16,297.49 is: 22,490.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,726.52 : 41,022.59 = 16,297.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,726.52/41,022.59 = 16,297.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,726.52x = 41,022.59 × 16,297.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,726.52x = 668,565,250.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,565,250.30/29,726.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,490.53

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