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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,858.93, 41,207.02 and 16,430.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,858.93, 41,207.02 and 16,430.50 is: 22,675.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,858.93 : 41,207.02 = 16,430.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,858.93/41,207.02 = 16,430.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,858.93x = 41,207.02 × 16,430.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,858.93x = 677,051,942.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,051,942.11/29,858.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,675.02

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