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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,863.60, 41,211.69 and 16,435.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,863.60, 41,211.69 and 16,435.06 is: 22,680.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,863.60 : 41,211.69 = 16,435.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,863.60/41,211.69 = 16,435.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,863.60x = 41,211.69 × 16,435.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,863.60x = 677,316,597.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,316,597.85/29,863.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,680.34

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