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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,740.66, 41,042.32 and 16,312.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,740.66, 41,042.32 and 16,312.01 is: 22,510.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,740.66 : 41,042.32 = 16,312.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,740.66/41,042.32 = 16,312.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,740.66x = 41,042.32 × 16,312.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,740.66x = 669,482,550.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,482,550.10/29,740.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,510.68

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