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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,863.74, 41,212.11 and 16,436.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,863.74, 41,212.11 and 16,436.34 is: 22,682.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,863.74 : 41,212.11 = 16,436.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,863.74/41,212.11 = 16,436.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,863.74x = 41,212.11 × 16,436.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,863.74x = 677,376,252.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,376,252.08/29,863.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,682.23

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