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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,814.96, 41,141.97 and 16,386.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,814.96, 41,141.97 and 16,386.06 is: 22,611.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,814.96 : 41,141.97 = 16,386.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,814.96/41,141.97 = 16,386.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,814.96x = 41,141.97 × 16,386.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,814.96x = 674,154,788.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,154,788.94/29,814.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,611.29

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