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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,868.13, 41,217.71 and 16,439.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,868.13, 41,217.71 and 16,439.10 is: 22,685.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,868.13 : 41,217.71 = 16,439.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,868.13/41,217.71 = 16,439.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,868.13x = 41,217.71 × 16,439.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,868.13x = 677,581,819.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,581,819.70/29,868.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,685.78

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