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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,825.67, 41,160.40 and 16,397.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,825.67, 41,160.40 and 16,397.94 is: 22,629.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,825.67 : 41,160.40 = 16,397.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,825.67/41,160.40 = 16,397.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,825.67x = 41,160.40 × 16,397.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,825.67x = 674,945,975.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,945,975.17/29,825.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,629.70

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