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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,867.43, 41,216.90 and 16,438.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,867.43, 41,216.90 and 16,438.34 is: 22,684.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,867.43 : 41,216.90 = 16,438.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,867.43/41,216.90 = 16,438.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,867.43x = 41,216.90 × 16,438.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,867.43x = 677,537,529.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,537,529.26/29,867.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,684.83

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