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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,924.91, 41,294.49 and 16,496.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,924.91, 41,294.49 and 16,496.28 is: 22,763.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,924.91 : 41,294.49 = 16,496.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,924.91/41,294.49 = 16,496.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,924.91x = 41,294.49 × 16,496.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,924.91x = 681,205,263.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,205,263.02/29,924.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,763.82

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