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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,741.16, 41,042.52 and 16,312.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,741.16, 41,042.52 and 16,312.14 is: 22,510.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,741.16 : 41,042.52 = 16,312.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,741.16/41,042.52 = 16,312.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,741.16x = 41,042.52 × 16,312.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,741.16x = 669,491,332.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,491,332.19/29,741.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,510.60

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