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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,924.28, 41,295.49 and 16,495.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,924.28, 41,295.49 and 16,495.76 is: 22,764.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,924.28 : 41,295.49 = 16,495.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,924.28/41,295.49 = 16,495.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,924.28x = 41,295.49 × 16,495.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,924.28x = 681,200,492.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,200,492.12/29,924.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,764.14

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