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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,928.62, 41,301.44 and 16,499.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,928.62, 41,301.44 and 16,499.78 is: 22,769.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,928.62 : 41,301.44 = 16,499.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,928.62/41,301.44 = 16,499.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,928.62x = 41,301.44 × 16,499.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,928.62x = 681,464,673.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,464,673.68/29,928.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,769.67

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