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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,918.89, 41,287.84 and 16,490.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,918.89, 41,287.84 and 16,490.17 is: 22,756.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,918.89 : 41,287.84 = 16,490.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,918.89/41,287.84 = 16,490.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,918.89x = 41,287.84 × 16,490.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,918.89x = 680,843,500.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,843,500.53/29,918.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,756.31

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