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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,832.79, 41,169.53 and 16,404.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,832.79, 41,169.53 and 16,404.13 is: 22,637.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,832.79 : 41,169.53 = 16,404.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,832.79/41,169.53 = 16,404.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,832.79x = 41,169.53 × 16,404.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,832.79x = 675,350,322.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,350,322.16/29,832.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,637.85

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