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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,738.67, 41,039.94 and 16,309.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,738.67, 41,039.94 and 16,309.13 is: 22,506.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,738.67 : 41,039.94 = 16,309.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,738.67/41,039.94 = 16,309.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,738.67x = 41,039.94 × 16,309.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,738.67x = 669,325,511.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,325,511.45/29,738.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,506.91

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