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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,866.29, 41,217.99 and 16,440.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,866.29, 41,217.99 and 16,440.09 is: 22,688.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,866.29 : 41,217.99 = 16,440.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,866.29/41,217.99 = 16,440.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,866.29x = 41,217.99 × 16,440.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,866.29x = 677,627,465.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,627,465.22/29,866.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,688.71

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