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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,726.68, 41,022.35 and 16,298.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,726.68, 41,022.35 and 16,298.05 is: 22,491.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,726.68 : 41,022.35 = 16,298.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,726.68/41,022.35 = 16,298.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,726.68x = 41,022.35 × 16,298.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,726.68x = 668,584,434.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,584,434.00/29,726.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,491.06

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