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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,865.45, 41,213.52 and 16,436.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,865.45, 41,213.52 and 16,436.73 is: 22,682.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,865.45 : 41,213.52 = 16,436.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,865.45/41,213.52 = 16,436.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,865.45x = 41,213.52 × 16,436.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,865.45x = 677,415,500.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,415,500.59/29,865.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,682.25

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