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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,744.46, 41,048.51 and 16,316.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,744.46, 41,048.51 and 16,316.19 is: 22,516.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,744.46 : 41,048.51 = 16,316.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,744.46/41,048.51 = 16,316.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,744.46x = 41,048.51 × 16,316.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,744.46x = 669,755,206.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,755,206.80/29,744.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,516.97

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