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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,867.36, 41,217.57 and 16,439.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,867.36, 41,217.57 and 16,439.31 is: 22,686.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,867.36 : 41,217.57 = 16,439.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,867.36/41,217.57 = 16,439.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,867.36x = 41,217.57 × 16,439.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,867.36x = 677,588,410.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,588,410.68/29,867.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,686.59

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