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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,864.85, 41,211.99 and 16,435.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,864.85, 41,211.99 and 16,435.76 is: 22,680.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,864.85 : 41,211.99 = 16,435.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,864.85/41,211.99 = 16,435.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,864.85x = 41,211.99 × 16,435.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,864.85x = 677,350,376.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,350,376.76/29,864.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,680.52

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