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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,741.45, 41,044.35 and 16,313.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,741.45, 41,044.35 and 16,313.27 is: 22,512.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,741.45 : 41,044.35 = 16,313.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,741.45/41,044.35 = 16,313.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,741.45x = 41,044.35 × 16,313.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,741.45x = 669,567,563.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,567,563.52/29,741.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,512.94

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