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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,886.58, 41,241.86 and 16,455.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,886.58, 41,241.86 and 16,455.30 is: 22,707.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,886.58 : 41,241.86 = 16,455.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,886.58/41,241.86 = 16,455.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,886.58x = 41,241.86 × 16,455.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,886.58x = 678,647,178.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,647,178.86/29,886.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,707.42

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