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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,740.39, 41,042.79 and 16,311.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,740.39, 41,042.79 and 16,311.67 is: 22,510.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,740.39 : 41,042.79 = 16,311.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,740.39/41,042.79 = 16,311.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,740.39x = 41,042.79 × 16,311.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,740.39x = 669,476,446.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,476,446.36/29,740.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,510.68

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