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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,859.62, 41,206.46 and 16,430.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,859.62, 41,206.46 and 16,430.49 is: 22,674.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,859.62 : 41,206.46 = 16,430.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,859.62/41,206.46 = 16,430.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,859.62x = 41,206.46 × 16,430.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,859.62x = 677,042,246.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,042,246.81/29,859.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,674.18

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