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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,734.13, 41,033.66 and 16,304.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,734.13, 41,033.66 and 16,304.58 is: 22,500.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,734.13 : 41,033.66 = 16,304.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,734.13/41,033.66 = 16,304.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,734.13x = 41,033.66 × 16,304.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,734.13x = 669,036,632.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,036,632.92/29,734.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,500.63

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