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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,861.52, 41,210.72 and 16,435.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,861.52, 41,210.72 and 16,435.73 is: 22,682.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,861.52 : 41,210.72 = 16,435.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,861.52/41,210.72 = 16,435.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,861.52x = 41,210.72 × 16,435.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,861.52x = 677,328,441.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,328,441.96/29,861.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,682.32

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