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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,744.09, 41,046.84 and 16,315.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,744.09, 41,046.84 and 16,315.37 is: 22,515.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,744.09 : 41,046.84 = 16,315.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,744.09/41,046.84 = 16,315.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,744.09x = 41,046.84 × 16,315.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,744.09x = 669,694,408.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,694,408.69/29,744.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,515.21

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