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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,853.88, 41,198.36 and 16,424.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,853.88, 41,198.36 and 16,424.85 is: 22,666.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,853.88 : 41,198.36 = 16,424.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,853.88/41,198.36 = 16,424.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,853.88x = 41,198.36 × 16,424.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,853.88x = 676,676,801.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,676,801.12/29,853.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,666.30

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