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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,814.51, 41,145.11 and 16,386.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,814.51, 41,145.11 and 16,386.79 is: 22,614.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,814.51 : 41,145.11 = 16,386.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,814.51/41,145.11 = 16,386.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,814.51x = 41,145.11 × 16,386.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,814.51x = 674,236,277.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,236,277.10/29,814.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,614.37

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