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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,872.73, 41,225.85 and 16,443.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,872.73, 41,225.85 and 16,443.84 is: 22,693.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,872.73 : 41,225.85 = 16,443.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,872.73/41,225.85 = 16,443.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,872.73x = 41,225.85 × 16,443.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,872.73x = 677,911,199.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,911,199.04/29,872.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,693.32

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