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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,890.67, 41,247.69 and 16,462.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,890.67, 41,247.69 and 16,462.49 is: 22,717.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,890.67 : 41,247.69 = 16,462.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,890.67/41,247.69 = 16,462.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,890.67x = 41,247.69 × 16,462.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,890.67x = 679,039,684.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,039,684.15/29,890.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,717.45

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