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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,867.76, 41,217.19 and 16,438.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,867.76, 41,217.19 and 16,438.72 is: 22,685.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,867.76 : 41,217.19 = 16,438.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,867.76/41,217.19 = 16,438.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,867.76x = 41,217.19 × 16,438.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,867.76x = 677,557,856.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,557,856.02/29,867.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,685.26

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