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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,865.85, 41,213.37 and 16,436.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,865.85, 41,213.37 and 16,436.76 is: 22,681.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,865.85 : 41,213.37 = 16,436.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,865.85/41,213.37 = 16,436.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,865.85x = 41,213.37 × 16,436.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,865.85x = 677,414,271.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,414,271.48/29,865.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,681.90

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