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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,865.27, 41,213.70 and 16,437.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,865.27, 41,213.70 and 16,437.09 is: 22,682.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,865.27 : 41,213.70 = 16,437.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,865.27/41,213.70 = 16,437.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,865.27x = 41,213.70 × 16,437.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,865.27x = 677,433,296.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,433,296.13/29,865.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,682.98

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