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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,734.13, 41,032.74 and 16,305.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,734.13, 41,032.74 and 16,305.28 is: 22,501.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,734.13 : 41,032.74 = 16,305.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,734.13/41,032.74 = 16,305.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,734.13x = 41,032.74 × 16,305.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,734.13x = 669,050,273.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,050,273.43/29,734.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,501.09

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