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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,918.73, 41,285.98 and 16,489.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,918.73, 41,285.98 and 16,489.23 is: 22,754.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,918.73 : 41,285.98 = 16,489.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,918.73/41,285.98 = 16,489.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,918.73x = 41,285.98 × 16,489.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,918.73x = 680,774,020.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,774,020.00/29,918.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,754.11

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