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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,826.09, 41,159.48 and 16,397.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,826.09, 41,159.48 and 16,397.24 is: 22,627.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,826.09 : 41,159.48 = 16,397.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,826.09/41,159.48 = 16,397.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,826.09x = 41,159.48 × 16,397.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,826.09x = 674,901,584.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,901,584.05/29,826.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,627.89

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