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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,918.84, 41,287.77 and 16,490.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,918.84, 41,287.77 and 16,490.09 is: 22,756.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,918.84 : 41,287.77 = 16,490.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,918.84/41,287.77 = 16,490.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,918.84x = 41,287.77 × 16,490.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,918.84x = 680,838,836.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,838,836.76/29,918.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,756.19

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