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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,881.64, 41,236.36 and 16,452.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,881.64, 41,236.36 and 16,452.64 is: 22,704.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,881.64 : 41,236.36 = 16,452.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,881.64/41,236.36 = 16,452.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,881.64x = 41,236.36 × 16,452.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,881.64x = 678,446,985.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,446,985.99/29,881.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,704.48

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