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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,864.97, 41,214.56 and 16,436.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,864.97, 41,214.56 and 16,436.52 is: 22,682.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,864.97 : 41,214.56 = 16,436.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,864.97/41,214.56 = 16,436.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,864.97x = 41,214.56 × 16,436.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,864.97x = 677,423,857.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,423,857.55/29,864.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,682.89

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