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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,867.49, 41,217.33 and 16,438.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,867.49, 41,217.33 and 16,438.38 is: 22,685.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,867.49 : 41,217.33 = 16,438.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,867.49/41,217.33 = 16,438.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,867.49x = 41,217.33 × 16,438.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,867.49x = 677,546,133.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,546,133.13/29,867.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,685.07

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