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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,737.62, 41,036.49 and 16,306.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,737.62, 41,036.49 and 16,306.38 is: 22,502.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,737.62 : 41,036.49 = 16,306.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,737.62/41,036.49 = 16,306.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,737.62x = 41,036.49 × 16,306.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,737.62x = 669,156,599.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,156,599.81/29,737.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,502.02

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