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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,898, 41,261.11 and 16,469.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,898, 41,261.11 and 16,469.26 is: 22,728.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,898 : 41,261.11 = 16,469.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,898/41,261.11 = 16,469.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,898x = 41,261.11 × 16,469.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,898x = 679,539,804.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,539,804.15/29,898
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,728.60

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