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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,869.92, 41,219.52 and 16,441.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,869.92, 41,219.52 and 16,441.19 is: 22,688.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,869.92 : 41,219.52 = 16,441.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,869.92/41,219.52 = 16,441.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,869.92x = 41,219.52 × 16,441.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,869.92x = 677,697,753.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,697,753.93/29,869.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,688.30

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