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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,737.97, 41,034.65 and 16,305.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,737.97, 41,034.65 and 16,305.69 is: 22,499.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,737.97 : 41,034.65 = 16,305.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,737.97/41,034.65 = 16,305.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,737.97x = 41,034.65 × 16,305.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,737.97x = 669,098,215.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,098,215.41/29,737.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,499.80

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