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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,737.79, 41,038.20 and 16,309.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,737.79, 41,038.20 and 16,309.14 is: 22,506.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,737.79 : 41,038.20 = 16,309.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,737.79/41,038.20 = 16,309.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,737.79x = 41,038.20 × 16,309.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,737.79x = 669,297,749.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,297,749.15/29,737.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,506.64

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