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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,922.71, 41,293.34 and 16,494.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,922.71, 41,293.34 and 16,494.25 is: 22,762.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,922.71 : 41,293.34 = 16,494.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,922.71/41,293.34 = 16,494.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,922.71x = 41,293.34 × 16,494.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,922.71x = 681,102,642.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,102,642.44/29,922.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,762.07

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