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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,867.77, 41,217.15 and 16,439.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,867.77, 41,217.15 and 16,439.59 is: 22,686.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,867.77 : 41,217.15 = 16,439.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,867.77/41,217.15 = 16,439.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,867.77x = 41,217.15 × 16,439.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,867.77x = 677,593,046.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,593,046.97/29,867.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,686.43

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