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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,864.78, 41,211.91 and 16,435.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,864.78, 41,211.91 and 16,435.69 is: 22,680.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,864.78 : 41,211.91 = 16,435.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,864.78/41,211.91 = 16,435.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,864.78x = 41,211.91 × 16,435.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,864.78x = 677,346,233.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,346,233.95/29,864.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,680.43

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