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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,865.34, 41,214.20 and 16,436.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,865.34, 41,214.20 and 16,436.60 is: 22,682.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,865.34 : 41,214.20 = 16,436.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,865.34/41,214.20 = 16,436.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,865.34x = 41,214.20 × 16,436.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,865.34x = 677,421,031.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,421,031.47/29,865.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,682.52

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