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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,733.78, 41,033.01 and 16,305

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,733.78, 41,033.01 and 16,305 is: 22,501.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,733.78 : 41,033.01 = 16,305 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,733.78/41,033.01 = 16,305/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,733.78x = 41,033.01 × 16,305
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,733.78x = 669,043,228.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,043,228.05/29,733.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,501.12

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