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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,863.02, 41,210.98 and 16,435.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,863.02, 41,210.98 and 16,435.20 is: 22,680.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,863.02 : 41,210.98 = 16,435.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,863.02/41,210.98 = 16,435.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,863.02x = 41,210.98 × 16,435.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,863.02x = 677,310,698.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,310,698.50/29,863.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,680.58

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