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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,863.79, 41,211.12 and 16,435.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,863.79, 41,211.12 and 16,435.02 is: 22,679.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,863.79 : 41,211.12 = 16,435.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,863.79/41,211.12 = 16,435.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,863.79x = 41,211.12 × 16,435.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,863.79x = 677,305,581.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,305,581.42/29,863.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,679.83

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