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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,891.13, 41,249.57 and 16,462.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,891.13, 41,249.57 and 16,462.29 is: 22,717.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,891.13 : 41,249.57 = 16,462.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,891.13/41,249.57 = 16,462.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,891.13x = 41,249.57 × 16,462.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,891.13x = 679,062,383.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,062,383.72/29,891.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,717.86

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