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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,858.24, 41,205.36 and 16,430

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,858.24, 41,205.36 and 16,430 is: 22,673.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,858.24 : 41,205.36 = 16,430 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,858.24/41,205.36 = 16,430/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,858.24x = 41,205.36 × 16,430
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,858.24x = 677,004,064.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,004,064.80/29,858.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,673.94

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