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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,919.73, 41,287.36 and 16,490.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,919.73, 41,287.36 and 16,490.23 is: 22,755.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,919.73 : 41,287.36 = 16,490.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,919.73/41,287.36 = 16,490.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,919.73x = 41,287.36 × 16,490.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,919.73x = 680,838,062.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,838,062.49/29,919.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,755.49

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