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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,832.20, 41,168.64 and 16,403

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,832.20, 41,168.64 and 16,403 is: 22,636.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,832.20 : 41,168.64 = 16,403 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,832.20/41,168.64 = 16,403/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,832.20x = 41,168.64 × 16,403
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,832.20x = 675,289,201.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,289,201.92/29,832.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,636.25

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