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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,914.58, 41,282.39 and 16,486.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,914.58, 41,282.39 and 16,486.31 is: 22,751.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,914.58 : 41,282.39 = 16,486.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,914.58/41,282.39 = 16,486.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,914.58x = 41,282.39 × 16,486.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,914.58x = 680,593,990.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,593,990.24/29,914.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,751.25

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