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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,893.59, 41,253.45 and 16,465.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,893.59, 41,253.45 and 16,465.26 is: 22,722.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,893.59 : 41,253.45 = 16,465.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,893.59/41,253.45 = 16,465.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,893.59x = 41,253.45 × 16,465.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,893.59x = 679,248,780.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,248,780.15/29,893.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,722.22

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