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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,732.83, 41,031.86 and 16,303.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,732.83, 41,031.86 and 16,303.28 is: 22,498.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,732.83 : 41,031.86 = 16,303.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,732.83/41,031.86 = 16,303.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,732.83x = 41,031.86 × 16,303.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,732.83x = 668,953,615.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,953,615.83/29,732.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,498.82

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