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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,867.22, 41,219.52 and 16,441.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,867.22, 41,219.52 and 16,441.20 is: 22,690.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,867.22 : 41,219.52 = 16,441.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,867.22/41,219.52 = 16,441.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,867.22x = 41,219.52 × 16,441.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,867.22x = 677,698,372.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,698,372.22/29,867.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,690.37

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