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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,825.39, 41,157.31 and 16,396.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,825.39, 41,157.31 and 16,396.65 is: 22,626.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,825.39 : 41,157.31 = 16,396.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,825.39/41,157.31 = 16,396.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,825.39x = 41,157.31 × 16,396.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,825.39x = 674,841,966.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,841,966.02/29,825.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,626.42

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