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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,867.34, 41,214.51 and 16,436.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,867.34, 41,214.51 and 16,436.46 is: 22,680.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,867.34 : 41,214.51 = 16,436.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,867.34/41,214.51 = 16,436.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,867.34x = 41,214.51 × 16,436.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,867.34x = 677,420,645.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,420,645.03/29,867.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,680.98

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