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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,731.78, 41,031.06 and 16,303.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,731.78, 41,031.06 and 16,303.52 is: 22,499.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,731.78 : 41,031.06 = 16,303.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,731.78/41,031.06 = 16,303.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,731.78x = 41,031.06 × 16,303.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,731.78x = 668,950,707.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,950,707.33/29,731.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,499.52

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