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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,825.73, 41,159.52 and 16,396.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,825.73, 41,159.52 and 16,396.89 is: 22,627.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,825.73 : 41,159.52 = 16,396.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,825.73/41,159.52 = 16,396.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,825.73x = 41,159.52 × 16,396.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,825.73x = 674,888,121.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,888,121.89/29,825.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,627.72

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