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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,865.53, 41,214.45 and 16,437.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,865.53, 41,214.45 and 16,437.75 is: 22,684.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,865.53 : 41,214.45 = 16,437.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,865.53/41,214.45 = 16,437.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,865.53x = 41,214.45 × 16,437.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,865.53x = 677,472,825.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,472,825.49/29,865.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,684.11

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