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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,726.64, 41,023.80 and 16,297.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,726.64, 41,023.80 and 16,297.92 is: 22,491.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,726.64 : 41,023.80 = 16,297.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,726.64/41,023.80 = 16,297.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,726.64x = 41,023.80 × 16,297.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,726.64x = 668,602,610.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,602,610.50/29,726.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,491.70

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