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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,917.55, 41,286.51 and 16,489.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,917.55, 41,286.51 and 16,489.32 is: 22,755.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,917.55 : 41,286.51 = 16,489.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,917.55/41,286.51 = 16,489.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,917.55x = 41,286.51 × 16,489.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,917.55x = 680,786,552.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,786,552.49/29,917.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,755.42

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