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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,822.79, 41,154.98 and 16,393.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,822.79, 41,154.98 and 16,393.76 is: 22,623.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,822.79 : 41,154.98 = 16,393.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,822.79/41,154.98 = 16,393.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,822.79x = 41,154.98 × 16,393.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,822.79x = 674,684,864.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,684,864.92/29,822.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,623.13

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