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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,867.94, 41,216.04 and 16,439.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,867.94, 41,216.04 and 16,439.76 is: 22,685.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,867.94 : 41,216.04 = 16,439.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,867.94/41,216.04 = 16,439.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,867.94x = 41,216.04 × 16,439.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,867.94x = 677,581,805.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,581,805.75/29,867.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,685.92

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