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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,811.64, 41,139.95 and 16,383.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,811.64, 41,139.95 and 16,383.46 is: 22,609.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,811.64 : 41,139.95 = 16,383.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,811.64/41,139.95 = 16,383.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,811.64x = 41,139.95 × 16,383.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,811.64x = 674,014,725.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,014,725.23/29,811.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,609.11

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