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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,861.91, 41,207.76 and 16,430.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,861.91, 41,207.76 and 16,430.97 is: 22,673.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,861.91 : 41,207.76 = 16,430.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,861.91/41,207.76 = 16,430.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,861.91x = 41,207.76 × 16,430.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,861.91x = 677,083,468.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,083,468.33/29,861.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,673.82

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