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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,744.34, 41,046.90 and 16,315.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,744.34, 41,046.90 and 16,315.56 is: 22,515.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,744.34 : 41,046.90 = 16,315.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,744.34/41,046.90 = 16,315.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,744.34x = 41,046.90 × 16,315.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,744.34x = 669,703,159.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,703,159.76/29,744.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,515.31

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