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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,744.87, 41,050.53 and 16,318.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,744.87, 41,050.53 and 16,318.76 is: 22,521.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,744.87 : 41,050.53 = 16,318.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,744.87/41,050.53 = 16,318.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,744.87x = 41,050.53 × 16,318.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,744.87x = 669,893,541.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,893,541.69/29,744.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,521.32

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