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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,860.23, 41,205.57 and 16,432.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,860.23, 41,205.57 and 16,432.74 is: 22,676.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,860.23 : 41,205.57 = 16,432.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,860.23/41,205.57 = 16,432.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,860.23x = 41,205.57 × 16,432.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,860.23x = 677,120,418.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,120,418.36/29,860.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,676.33

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