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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,862.18, 41,209.98 and 16,434.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,862.18, 41,209.98 and 16,434.84 is: 22,680.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,862.18 : 41,209.98 = 16,434.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,862.18/41,209.98 = 16,434.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,862.18x = 41,209.98 × 16,434.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,862.18x = 677,279,427.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,279,427.70/29,862.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,680.17

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