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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,741.49, 41,043.45 and 16,312.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,741.49, 41,043.45 and 16,312.83 is: 22,511.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,741.49 : 41,043.45 = 16,312.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,741.49/41,043.45 = 16,312.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,741.49x = 41,043.45 × 16,312.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,741.49x = 669,534,822.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,534,822.46/29,741.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,511.81

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