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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,867.68, 41,216.53 and 16,438.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,867.68, 41,216.53 and 16,438.93 is: 22,685.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,867.68 : 41,216.53 = 16,438.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,867.68/41,216.53 = 16,438.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,867.68x = 41,216.53 × 16,438.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,867.68x = 677,555,651.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,555,651.51/29,867.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,685.25

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