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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,893.23, 41,252.94 and 16,464.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,893.23, 41,252.94 and 16,464.78 is: 22,721.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,893.23 : 41,252.94 = 16,464.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,893.23/41,252.94 = 16,464.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,893.23x = 41,252.94 × 16,464.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,893.23x = 679,220,581.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,220,581.45/29,893.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,721.55

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