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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,863.77, 41,211.63 and 16,435.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,863.77, 41,211.63 and 16,435.59 is: 22,680.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,863.77 : 41,211.63 = 16,435.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,863.77/41,211.63 = 16,435.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,863.77x = 41,211.63 × 16,435.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,863.77x = 677,337,453.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,337,453.91/29,863.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,680.91

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