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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,852.26, 41,196.78 and 16,424.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,852.26, 41,196.78 and 16,424.23 is: 22,665.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,852.26 : 41,196.78 = 16,424.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,852.26/41,196.78 = 16,424.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,852.26x = 41,196.78 × 16,424.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,852.26x = 676,625,389.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,625,389.98/29,852.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,665.80

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