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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,729.67, 41,027.06 and 16,301.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,729.67, 41,027.06 and 16,301.13 is: 22,495.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,729.67 : 41,027.06 = 16,301.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,729.67/41,027.06 = 16,301.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,729.67x = 41,027.06 × 16,301.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,729.67x = 668,787,438.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,787,438.58/29,729.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,495.62

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