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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,733.44, 41,033.39 and 16,305.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,733.44, 41,033.39 and 16,305.21 is: 22,501.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,733.44 : 41,033.39 = 16,305.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,733.44/41,033.39 = 16,305.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,733.44x = 41,033.39 × 16,305.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,733.44x = 669,058,040.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,058,040.96/29,733.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,501.87

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