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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,864.79, 41,212.50 and 16,436.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,864.79, 41,212.50 and 16,436.02 is: 22,681.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,864.79 : 41,212.50 = 16,436.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,864.79/41,212.50 = 16,436.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,864.79x = 41,212.50 × 16,436.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,864.79x = 677,369,474.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,369,474.25/29,864.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,681.21

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