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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,888.93, 41,246.53 and 16,460.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,888.93, 41,246.53 and 16,460.09 is: 22,714.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,888.93 : 41,246.53 = 16,460.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,888.93/41,246.53 = 16,460.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,888.93x = 41,246.53 × 16,460.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,888.93x = 678,921,657.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,921,657.95/29,888.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,714.82

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