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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,744.43, 41,048.45 and 16,316.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,744.43, 41,048.45 and 16,316.25 is: 22,517.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,744.43 : 41,048.45 = 16,316.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,744.43/41,048.45 = 16,316.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,744.43x = 41,048.45 × 16,316.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,744.43x = 669,756,772.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,756,772.31/29,744.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,517.05

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