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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,916.95, 41,285.43 and 16,489.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,916.95, 41,285.43 and 16,489.44 is: 22,755.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,916.95 : 41,285.43 = 16,489.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,916.95/41,285.43 = 16,489.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,916.95x = 41,285.43 × 16,489.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,916.95x = 680,773,620.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,773,620.86/29,916.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,755.45

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