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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,825.13, 41,158.67 and 16,397.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,825.13, 41,158.67 and 16,397.25 is: 22,628.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,825.13 : 41,158.67 = 16,397.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,825.13/41,158.67 = 16,397.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,825.13x = 41,158.67 × 16,397.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,825.13x = 674,888,919.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,888,919.67/29,825.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,628.20

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