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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,741.78, 41,043.72 and 16,313.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,741.78, 41,043.72 and 16,313.15 is: 22,512.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,741.78 : 41,043.72 = 16,313.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,741.78/41,043.72 = 16,313.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,741.78x = 41,043.72 × 16,313.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,741.78x = 669,552,074.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,552,074.13/29,741.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,512.17

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