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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,855.93, 41,202.88 and 16,427.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,855.93, 41,202.88 and 16,427.50 is: 22,670.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,855.93 : 41,202.88 = 16,427.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,855.93/41,202.88 = 16,427.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,855.93x = 41,202.88 × 16,427.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,855.93x = 676,860,167.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,860,167.12/29,855.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,670.88

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