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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,864.29, 41,212.73 and 16,436.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,864.29, 41,212.73 and 16,436.50 is: 22,682.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,864.29 : 41,212.73 = 16,436.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,864.29/41,212.73 = 16,436.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,864.29x = 41,212.73 × 16,436.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,864.29x = 677,392,954.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,392,954.46/29,864.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,682.37

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