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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,862.28, 41,210.82 and 16,433.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,862.28, 41,210.82 and 16,433.92 is: 22,679.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,862.28 : 41,210.82 = 16,433.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,862.28/41,210.82 = 16,433.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,862.28x = 41,210.82 × 16,433.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,862.28x = 677,255,319.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,255,319.01/29,862.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,679.29

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