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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,969.11, 41,357.46 and 16,357.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,969.11, 41,357.46 and 16,357.28 is: 22,573.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,969.11 : 41,357.46 = 16,357.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,969.11/41,357.46 = 16,357.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,969.11x = 41,357.46 × 16,357.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,969.11x = 676,495,501.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,495,501.61/29,969.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,573.09

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