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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,827.76, 41,161.25 and 16,398.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,827.76, 41,161.25 and 16,398.91 is: 22,629.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,827.76 : 41,161.25 = 16,398.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,827.76/41,161.25 = 16,398.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,827.76x = 41,161.25 × 16,398.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,827.76x = 674,999,645.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,999,645.74/29,827.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,629.91

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