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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,865.02, 41,213.74 and 16,437.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,865.02, 41,213.74 and 16,437.20 is: 22,683.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,865.02 : 41,213.74 = 16,437.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,865.02/41,213.74 = 16,437.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,865.02x = 41,213.74 × 16,437.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,865.02x = 677,438,487.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,438,487.13/29,865.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,683.34

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