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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,853.23, 41,196.58 and 16,424.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,853.23, 41,196.58 and 16,424.48 is: 22,665.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,853.23 : 41,196.58 = 16,424.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,853.23/41,196.58 = 16,424.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,853.23x = 41,196.58 × 16,424.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,853.23x = 676,632,157.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,632,157.23/29,853.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,665.30

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