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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,874.73, 41,226.85 and 16,445.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,874.73, 41,226.85 and 16,445.64 is: 22,694.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,874.73 : 41,226.85 = 16,445.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,874.73/41,226.85 = 16,445.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,874.73x = 41,226.85 × 16,445.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,874.73x = 678,001,933.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,001,933.43/29,874.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,694.83

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