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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,865.93, 41,214.11 and 16,437.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,865.93, 41,214.11 and 16,437.18 is: 22,682.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,865.93 : 41,214.11 = 16,437.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,865.93/41,214.11 = 16,437.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,865.93x = 41,214.11 × 16,437.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,865.93x = 677,443,785.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,443,785.70/29,865.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,682.83

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