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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,922.26, 41,293.71 and 16,494.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,922.26, 41,293.71 and 16,494.02 is: 22,762.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,922.26 : 41,293.71 = 16,494.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,922.26/41,293.71 = 16,494.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,922.26x = 41,293.71 × 16,494.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,922.26x = 681,099,278.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,099,278.61/29,922.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,762.29

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