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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,825.98, 41,158.26 and 16,394.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,825.98, 41,158.26 and 16,394.65 is: 22,623.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,825.98 : 41,158.26 = 16,394.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,825.98/41,158.26 = 16,394.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,825.98x = 41,158.26 × 16,394.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,825.98x = 674,775,061.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,775,061.52/29,825.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,623.74

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