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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,822.89, 41,156.10 and 16,394.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,822.89, 41,156.10 and 16,394.71 is: 22,624.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,822.89 : 41,156.10 = 16,394.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,822.89/41,156.10 = 16,394.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,822.89x = 41,156.10 × 16,394.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,822.89x = 674,742,036.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,742,036.48/29,822.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,624.98

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