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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,847.24, 41,190.20 and 16,419

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,847.24, 41,190.20 and 16,419 is: 22,658.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,847.24 : 41,190.20 = 16,419 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,847.24/41,190.20 = 16,419/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,847.24x = 41,190.20 × 16,419
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,847.24x = 676,301,893.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,301,893.80/29,847.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,658.77

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