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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,872.67, 41,225.46 and 16,445.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,872.67, 41,225.46 and 16,445.18 is: 22,694.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,872.67 : 41,225.46 = 16,445.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,872.67/41,225.46 = 16,445.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,872.67x = 41,225.46 × 16,445.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,872.67x = 677,959,934.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,959,934.99/29,872.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,694.99

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